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Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia ( a report of 23 cases) / 中国普通外科杂志
Chinese Journal of General Surgery ; (12)1997.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-518342
ABSTRACT
Objective To study the early diagnosis and treatment of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia(TDH). Methods Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 23 cases of TDH was made. Result 12 cases(51%) were preoperatively diagnosed,10 cases(43.5%) misdiagnosed,1 case was misdiagnosed during exploration laporatomy. 20 cases(86.9%) were cured and 3(13.1%) died. 1 case died of toxic shock because of misdignosis resulted in intestinal strangulation. Conclusions Increasing knowledge, dynamic observation of the disease and X-ray, promptly exploration can reduce the rate of misdiagnosis of TDH. With early diagnosis and treatment, most cases of TDH can be cured. The main cause of the death results from delayed diagnosis and treatment, and not related to TDH itself.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of General Surgery Year: 1997 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Diagnostic study / Screening study Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of General Surgery Year: 1997 Type: Article