Left strangulated diaphragmatic hernia 3 years following a penetrating chest injury. A rare case report
Clinical vigilance is crucial in patients with a history of thoracic trauma presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms. Early imaging and prompt surgical intervention are essential to reduce the risk of severe morbidity and mortality associated with delayed diaphragmatic hernia presentations.
Authors
- Alfred Kishe
- Agathon Avelin Kimario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1674-3066)
- Ronaldo Paul Lyimo
- Nancy Deliko Ngaga
- Joel Pilot Mushi
- Emmanuel Pastory Marua
Institutions
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Pamoja Tunaweza Women's Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111876
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00