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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia: a rare case of intestinal obstruction.

Claudio Guerci, Andrea Kazemi Nava, Gloria Goi, Luca Ferrario, Francesco Cammarata, Giulia Lamperti, Piergiorgio Danelli

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Claudio GuerciGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6493-1299
Andrea Kazemi NavaGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Gloria GoiGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Luca FerrarioGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Francesco CammarataGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4055-8485
Giulia LampertiGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.
Piergiorgio DanelliGeneral Surgery Department, Luigi Sacco University Hospital, Via G. B Grassi 74, 20157 Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

Post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that can occur after blunt or penetrating trauma. Delayed presentations are uncommon, but can lead to serious complications, such as bowel obstruction. We report a case of a 31-year-old male patient who presented five years after a thoracic trauma with symptoms of intestinal obstruction and was diagnosed with a delayed post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. The diagnosis was made through contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan, and the patient underwent laparoscopic repair with mesh reinforcement. This case highlights the importance of considering diaphragmatic hernia in the differential diagnosis of patients with a history of trauma, even if the presentation is delayed. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent serious complications and improve patient outcomes. This study adds to the existing literature on traumatic diaphragmatic hernias, emphasizing the need for enhanced clinical awareness, interdisciplinary cooperation, and surgical repair.

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