Diaphragmatic hernia as a long-term complication of stab wounds of the chest. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The suggestion that early exploratory operation be performed in all patients with stab wounds of the left lower chest in whom the diaphragm is likely to be injured is examined in detail. The incidence of stabs in this situation is reported on an analysis of 1,000 consecutive cases of stab wounds of the chest. Thirteen cases of diaphragmatic hernia as a long-term complication of stab wounds of the chest are discussed.

publication date

  • July 1, 1976

Research

keywords

  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Wounds, Stab

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0017079038

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0002-9610(76)90286-5

PubMed ID

  • 952336

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 132

issue

  • 1