Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30725637

Diaphragmatic Hernia.
AuthorsSpellar K1, Gupta N2.
SourceStatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2018-.
2019 Jan 14.
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A diaphragmatic hernia (DH) is a protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity as a result of a defect within the diaphragm. It is most common as a congenital phenomenon; however, there have also been cases where it can be acquired.[1] Reports place its incidence at approximately 0.8-5/10,000 births. Most commonly, acquired DH occurs following blunt or penetrating trauma which results in a rupture of the diaphragm which is then accompanied by herniation of abdominal content. Additionally, there are cases reported where acquired DH can also occur spontaneously or by iatrogenic causes.[2] Acquired DH is rare but can be life-threatening, resulting in incarceration and strangulation with an overall mortality rate up to 31%.[3]

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