Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture with Herniated Intrathoracic Gastric Perforation Presenting as Empyema Thoracis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture leading to gastric perforation herniating into the thoracic cavity is a rare occurrence, particularly challenging when presenting with delayed symptoms. This condition carries substantial morbidity, with mortality rates nearing 50%. We report the case of a 25-year-old...

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Autori principali:	Bolaji A. Akanni, Achike S. Ezeanwu, Chukwunyere C. Obi, Ifebunachi K. Nweke, Emmanuel O. Boladuro, Nnamdi Ajali, Chukwuma V. Osunkwo, Alexander O. Ochepo, Amarachi J. Onwumelatara
Natura:	Artigo
Lingua:	Inglês
Pubblicazione:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Serie:	International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
Soggetti:	gastric perforation penetrating chest injury thoracotomy traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
Accesso online:	https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_53_24
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