• Eur J Pediatr Surg · Oct 2006

    Case Reports

    Traumatic rupture of right hemidiaphragm in a child.

    • B Antao, N Lansdale, and R Shawis.
    • Paediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield, United Kingdom. briceantao@doctors.org.uk
    • Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Oct 1; 16 (5): 352-4.

    AbstractAcute right-sided diaphragmatic ruptures are rare in children. We report a case of traumatic right-sided diaphragmatic rupture in a child that was managed by delayed repair. The clinical presentation and importance of making an accurate diagnosis and confirmation of any associated visceral injury before definitive surgery is highlighted.

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