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A Case of Late Presentation of Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Child
Jin Young Jeong, Hyun Mi Kim, Je Kyoun Shin
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(6):705-708.   Published online June 15, 2001
Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries in infants and children are uncommon. Late presentation of such an injury is well recognised in adults but is exceptionally rare in children. Because of the increased compliance of the thoracic cage in children, rupture of the diaphragm can occur without signs of external injury. Morbidity and mortality can be minimized by a high index of suspicion,...


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