Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 40-Year-Old Lady after 34 Years of Trauma

The diaphragm is a sheath made of muscle and tendon that separates the thoracic cavity from the ab- dominal cavity. A diaphragmatic hernia is the protrusion of intra-abdominal contents through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. Acquired diaphragmatic tears are rare and occur mainly due to direct...

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Main Authors: Hajrah Hilal Ahmed, Saliha Afzal, Muhammad Jamaluddin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARACHI MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE 2018-09-01
Series:Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College
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Online Access:https://www.annals-ashkmdc.org/index.php/ashkmdc/article/view/78