2011•Unpublished venueRequires access
Diagnosis and treatment of 12 patients with traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
Zheng-jin Xu
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Abstract
Objective To summarize the diagnosis and surgical treatment experiences of traumatic diaphagmatic hernia. Methods Clinical data of 12 patients with traumatic diaphragmatic hernia were analyzed retrospectively. Results The diagnosis was established preoperatively in 10 cases(83. 3% ) ,10 patients were cured and 2 cases died( 16.2% ). Conclusion The possible diaphragmatic injury in the patients with thoracic and abdominal injuries should be alerted. Diagnosis could be made based on CT and radiography. Early diagnosis, timely operation were the key to improve the cure rate and reduce mortality.
Key words:
Hernia, diaphragmatic, traumatic; Tomography, X-ray computed; Surgical procedures, operative