DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i03.042

Pages: 408-409

Diaphragmatic Hernia may be caused by direct or indirect trauma, and might be overshadowed by an injury to the bony skeleton, central nervous system; lungs or abdominal viscera and the hernia might remain occult for years. Early physical signs and symptoms are minimum before any abdominal organ has penetrated into the thorax. The most serious complication of a diaphragmatic hernia is strangulation should be suspected in front of patient with symptoms of bowel obstruction or pulmonary compression, and a recent or old chest or upper abdomen wound.