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Delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.

W L Saber, E E Moore, A R Hopeman

    The Journal of Emergency Medicine
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is uncommon but treatable. Early recognition in the emergency department is key for successful patient outcomes, even with complications like strangulation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Thoracic Surgery
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) can present late, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
    • TDH affects predominantly young to middle-aged men.
    • Both penetrating and blunt trauma mechanisms contribute to TDH.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnostic features of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in the emergency department.
    • To evaluate the outcomes of surgical repair for TDH, including delayed presentations.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 111 patients treated for TDH over 5.5 years.
    • Analysis of diagnostic findings, injury mechanisms, and treatment outcomes.
    • Focus on patients with delayed diagnosis (>30 days post-injury).

    Main Results:

    • Eight patients (7.2%) had TDH diagnosed more than 30 days post-injury.
    • All patients were male, with an average age of 33.4 years.
    • Surgical repair was successful with no mortality and minimal morbidity, even with strangulation in four cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Delayed presentation of TDH is a significant clinical consideration.
    • Chest roentgenographic abnormalities are consistently present in TDH.
    • Prompt surgical intervention for TDH ensures favorable outcomes.

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