Diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt trauma: a limited series case report

Volume: 37, Issue: 3, Pages: 412
Published: Jul 1, 2018
Abstract
Background Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an uncommon but potentially serious injury. Over the last 2 decades, the prevalence of blunt trauma as a cause of diaphragmatic rupture has increased five-fold. Five such patients surgically treated in two hospitals from Iraq are described herein. Methodology A retrospective analysis. Results All patients were men with a mean age of 31.6 years (range: 26–40 years). The cases consisted of injury...
Paper Details
Title
Diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt trauma: a limited series case report
Published Date
Jul 1, 2018
Volume
37
Issue
3
Pages
412
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