Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases

Volume 6, Issue 2 (May 2016)

ISSN Print: 2163-940X   ISSN Online: 2163-9418

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Secondary Spontaneous Rupture of the Diaphragm in a Child after Blunt Chest Trauma

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DOI: 10.4236/ojrd.2016.62006    2,632 Downloads   4,129 Views  

ABSTRACT

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR) is very rare in the pediatric age group. Because of its rarity and its coexistence with more injuries, the diagnosis is often delayed. Very little has been written about this condition in the pediatric age group. TDR, while uncommon, should be considered in cases of blunt thoracic trauma. All patients should undergo meticulous examination preoperatively. The clinical presentation and importance of making an accurate diagnosis and surgery is highlighted. We report a case of secondary spontaneous traumatic left-sided diaphragmatic rupture in a child that was managed by delayed surgical repair.

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Togo, S. , Kané, B. , Ouattara, M. , Maiga, I. , Lu, Y. , Jin, D. , Ombotimbé, A. , Sangaré, I. , Aziz, M. , Touré, C. , Coulibaly, I. , Koné, A. , Illiassou, S. , Saye, J. , Traoré, C. , Koumaré, S. , Camara, M. , Kononba, K. , Traoré, M. , Sanogo, Z. , Yéna, S. and Sangaré, D. (2016) Secondary Spontaneous Rupture of the Diaphragm in a Child after Blunt Chest Trauma. Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases, 6, 41-46. doi: 10.4236/ojrd.2016.62006.

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