A review on delayed presentation of diaphragmatic rupture
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A review on delayed presentation of diaphragmatic rupture
Diaphragmatic rupture is a life-threatening condition. Diaphragmatic injuries are quite uncommon and often result from either blunt or penetrating trauma. Diaphragmatic ruptures are usually associated with abdominal trauma however, it can occur in isolation. Acute traumatic rupture of the diaphragm may go unnoticed and there is often a delay between the injury and the diagnosis. A comprehensive...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Emergency Surgery
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7922-4-32