Hernia of the diaphragm: a clinical case and review of the literature

Diaphragmatic rupture occurs in 25% of the thoracic and abdominal blunt injuries. It may be discovered immediately or sometimes several months or even years after the trauma. The diagnosis can be made easily on the basis of a standard chest X-ray. Barium swallow examination, computerized tomography Scan and especially Magnetic resonance imaging can be helpful for differential diagnosis. Surgical treatment is always necessary.