Abstract
Abstract Diaphragmatic hernias arising from trauma are rare, and scarcely present in a delayed manner. This case report highlights a case of delayed presentation of a right-sided post-traumatic hernia in a 73-year-old woman following a fall. This report sheds light on the diagnostic peculiarities and management. The woman presented with a 3-day history of abdominal pain and coffee-ground vomiting. This followed a fall a month ago. Computed Tomography confirmed the diagnosis of a gastric outlet obstruction secondary to a right-sided diaphragmatic rupture. At surgery, the herniated abdominal contents were reduced, and the diaphragmatic defect fixed. The postoperative recovery was unremarkable and the patient discharged on day 4. This case highlights that diaphragmatic hernias should be considered as differential diagnoses following recent trauma.
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