학술논문
Chronic Traumatic and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias: Presentation and Surgical Management
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 135-139 (2002)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1198-2241
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of chronic diaphragmatic hernias, whether due to congenital defects or trauma, may be difficult to make and may rely on clinical suspicion in the setting of persistent nondiagnostic radiographic findings. Repair is indicated to avoid catastrophic cardiopulmonary compromise and/or incarceration of abdominal organs.