Rupture of the diaphragm after blunt trauma.

Abstract

The prognosis of repairing diaphragmatic hernias is good as the disability rate is low. The diagnosis should be kept in mind in all patients with chest injuries, pelvic fractures, or abdominal injuries with hypoxaemia, as this will result in earlier treatment and improve prognosis. The transabdominal approach is the most appropriate because it makes simultaneous abdominal injuries easier to treat. Correct operative management at an early stage will keep mortality to a minimum.