A delayed post-operative diaphragmatic hernia with hemothorax due to a strangulated stomach. Issue 12 (28th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Saqqa, Rama; Sabouni, Rami; Jarad, Lana; Abbas, Nizar
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2020:Issue 12(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-12-28
• Subjects: traumatic diaphragm hernias -- echinococcus -- hernia -- Iatrogenic; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa515
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Traumatic diaphragmatic hernias (TDHs) are uncommon, and they mostly occur following blunt or penetrating traumatic injury and rarely as a complication of Iatrogenic procedure. The management of TDHs is through surgical repair. In this article, we present the case of a diaphragmatic herniation presenting 1 year after thoracic surgery in a 16-year-old male. The patient presented with gastrointestinal obstruction symptoms and later developed a hypovolemic shock due to stomach bleeding. Immediate exploratory thoracotomy was performed, and the patient reached a full recovery afterward.