Although the diaphragm is not so grandiose, without it life as it is currently known would not
be possible. This then begs the question, when did the diaphragm first develop and for what …

PURPOSE We aimed to present the frequency of computed tomography (CT) signs of
diaphragmatic rupture and the differences between blunt and penetrating trauma …

Controversy persists regarding many aspects of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia (TDH). We
aimed to understand why some traumatic diaphragmatic injuries present with chronic hernia …

The currently available surgical options to repair the diaphragm are associated with
significant risks of defect recurrence, lack of growth potential and restored functionality. A …

Background Diaphragmatic injuries from penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma are
notoriously difficult to detect with clinical and radiological evaluation. The aim of this study …

Traumatic diaphragmatic injury is a not uncommon accompaniment to blunt or penetrating
trauma to the abdomen or thorax; it may present acutely with haemodynamic and respiratory …

Diaphragmatic hernias are common, and although frequently incidental, recognition of both
benign and life-threatening manifestations of diaphragmatic hernias is necessary to guide …

Blunt traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (BTDR) is uncommon, but is associated with high
rates of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to present our experience with …

Purpose: To evaluate the most used approach to treat traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures, and
in which one the requirement to assess the second cavity is more frequent. Methods …

Background Diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt or penetrating injury may be a missed
diagnosis in an acute setting and can present with a delayed complication with significantly …