Abstract
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is an uncommon but severe problem that is usually seen in patients suffered from blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal injuries. Despite advances in modern technology, 30–50% of traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures are missed on initial presentation. We report a case of tension fecopneumothorax secondary to an undiagnosed delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a patient, who sustained blunt trauma chest 15 years back. This case is being presented to emphasize readers that, the diagnosis of diaphragmatic injuries is challenging and requires a high index of clinical suspicion, late presentations are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
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