CASE REPORT
Rare Presentation of Spontaneous Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia
Roseleen Kaur Bali, Kamanasish Das, Anula Sisodia, R.K. Dewan, Rupak Singla
Citation Information :
Bali RK, Das K, Sisodia A, Dewan R, Singla R. Rare Presentation of Spontaneous Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2011; 53 (2):117-120.
DOI:
10.5005/ijcdas-53-2-117
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10-06-2011
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Abstract
Spontaneous acquired diaphragmatic hernia without any apparent history of trauma is a very rare condition and is very difficult to diagnose. We present a case of a 21-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain for one month and four episodes of vomiting for one day. Clinical suspicion, chest radiography with nasogastric tube in situ and computed tomography (CT) confirmed the diagnosis. The diaphragmatic defect was repaired surgically. The patient had an uneventful post-operative recovery.
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