Respiratory Medicine CME
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 1-6, 2009

A review diaphragmatic injury

  • David Bosanquet

      Affiliations

    • Cardiothoracic Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
    • ,
  • Amir Farboud

      Affiliations

    • Cardiothoracic Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, CF14 4XN, UK
    • ,
  • Heyman Luckraz

      Affiliations

    • Heart and Lung Centre, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1902694202; fax: +44 1902695646.
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Abstract 

Diaphragmatic injury presents a diagnostic challenge to any physician. We examine the current literature on diaphragmatic injury, its incidence, clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, treatment options and complications. We also examine the development and anatomy of the diaphragm and review the theories related to how injuries occur.

Keywords: Diaphragmatic rupture, Blunt trauma, Penetrating wound

 

PII: S1755-0017(09)00003-7

doi:10.1016/j.rmedc.2009.01.002

Respiratory Medicine CME
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 1-6, 2009

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