Late gastric incarceration 20 years after penetrating chest trauma
Journal
The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon
Journal Volume
60 Suppl 2
Journal Issue
SUPPL. 2
Date Issued
2012-12
Author(s)
Abstract
The diagnosis of diaphragmatic injury in trauma patients is a challenge for surgeons. Misdiagnosis is common and can only be corrected when patients present with symptoms of diaphragmatic hernia. We report a rare case of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia masquerading as empyema 20 years after lower chest penetrating trauma. The herniated stomach was found intraoperatively. Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia should always be suspected in patients with trauma that may have occurred many years ago.
Subjects
diaphragm
empyema
trauma
Type
journal article