Abstract

Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia is rare in children. Its diagnosis can be difficult in the acute phase of trauma because its signs are not specific, especially in a poly trauma context. We report two cases of traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia following a blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma, highlighting some difficulties in establishing an early diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion.

Details

Title
Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia in children: Diagnostic difficulties
Author
Ndour, O; Mustapha, H; Ndoye, N; Faye Fall, A; Ngom, G; Ndoye, M
Pages
94-97
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jan-Mar 2015
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
01896725
e-ISSN
09745998
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1656121901
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan-Mar 2015