Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia mimicking hydropneumothorax
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH) is generally a consequence of thoraco-abdominal trauma. Anaesthetic problems arise due to herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity causing diaphragmatic dysfunction, lung collapse, mediastinal shift and haemodynamic instability. Diagnosis depends...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4050937/ |