Post-Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia
Cite this case
[...]. Post-Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia. CTICases. Published December 15, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/779ne
Imaging findings
Herniation of small bowel into the left chest, initially missed years prior as a minor defect. The hernia progressively enlarged over time.
Key takeaways
Small diaphragmatic defects can remain asymptomatic for years but may progress to life-threatening incarceration.
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