Delayed presentation of diaphragmatic rupture as intra-thoracic gastric volvulus

M Rafi; R Marudanayagam; K Moorthy; K Yoong

Delayed presentation of diaphragmatic rupture as intra-thoracic gastric volvulus

Minerva Chir. 2008 Oct;63(5):425-7.

Authors

M Rafi¹, R Marudanayagam, K Moorthy, K Yoong

Affiliation

¹ Department of General Surgery, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Trust, Dudley, West Midlands, UK.

PMID: 18923354

Abstract

Diaphragmatic injuries are quite rare and result from either blunt or penetrating trauma. They are not always recognized at the time of injury and there is often a delay between the trauma and the diagnosis The diagnosis is confirmed by chest X-ray, USG, CT Scan and barium studies This case report discusses the delayed presentation of diaphragmatic rupture as an intrathoracic gastric volvulus observed in a 36-year-old man.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Diaphragm / injuries*
Diaphragm / surgery
Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnosis*
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / etiology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
Humans
Male
Radiography, Thoracic
Rupture
Rupture, Spontaneous
Stomach Volvulus / diagnosis*
Stomach Volvulus / diagnostic imaging
Surgical Mesh
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome