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Highlights • Post-traumatic rupture of the diaphragm with herniation of abdominal viscera into the pericardium is a rare injury.• Delayed diagnosis of Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia does not preclude laparoscopic repair.•… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Post-traumatic rupture of the diaphragm with herniation of abdominal viscera into the pericardium is a rare injury.• Delayed diagnosis of Intrapericardial diaphragmatic hernia does not preclude laparoscopic repair.• Repair of large defect with composite mesh reduces the risk of adhesions, infection and erosion of nearby viscera.
Keywords:
diaphragmatic hernia;
intrapericardial diaphragmatic;
case;
composite mesh;
repair
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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