Title |
Case-based discussion: an unusual manifestation of diaphragmatic hernia mimicking pneumothorax in an adult male
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Published in |
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, February 2016
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DOI | 10.1186/s12245-016-0108-5 |
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Authors |
Pradeep Kumar Vyas, Chintamani Godbole, Susheel Kumar Bindroo, Rajiv S. Mathur, Bharathi Akula, Nilesh Doctor |
Abstract |
Diaphragmatic hernia is an important cause of emergency hospital admission associated with significant morbidity. It usually results from congenital defect or rupture in the diaphragm due to trauma. Prompt and appropriate diagnosis is necessary in patients with this condition, as surgical intervention by either abdominal or thoracic approach may be necessary. Here, we report a case of left-sided diaphragmatic hernia presenting with sudden onset of breathlessness, respiratory distress and left-sided chest pain radiating to the abdomen, mimicking pneumothorax, treated successfully with surgical intervention. |
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