Blunt Trauma and Right Diaphragmatic Rupture: Unveiling the Impact

Alves, D; Sousa, J; Eurico Reis, J; Ribeiro, R; Calvinho, P

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Traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are rare, yet blunt injuries tend to be more easily overlooked compared to penetrating trauma. The minimal evidence of external injuries makes a high index of suspicion key for diagnosis. We report the case of a right-sided thoracoabdominal blunt trauma that resulted in a diaphragmatic rupture and fractured rib. Although often approached through a midline laparotomy, a definitive right thoracotomy repair was exceptionally performed since the adjacent peritoneum remained uninjured.

Keywords

HSM CCT Blunt Chest Injuries Blunt Thoracic Trauma Diaphragmatic Rupture Emergency Thoracotomy Explorative Laparotomy Hemopneumothorax High Energy Trauma Osteosynthesis Surgical Fixation Devices Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture