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Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia natural history, complications and prognosis
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Overview
Overview
Hemorrhage and obstruction may occur. If herniation is massive, progressive cardiorespiratory insufficiency may threaten life. The most severe complication is strangulating obstruction of the herniated viscera. Surgical repair of the rent in the diaphragm is curative, and the prognosis is excellent. The diaphragm supports sutures well, so that recurrence is practically unknown.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Awni D. Shahait, M.D.[2], The University of Jordan