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Abstract
An acute ruptured diaphragm due to blunt trauma was found to be an injury sustained
primarily by young men as a result of high speed automobile accidents. It was frequently
associated with multiple injuries, such as a ruptured spleen and liver, and skeletal
injuries, most commonly pelvic and rib fractures. The chest roentgenogram was diagnostic
in ten of the eleven patients although serial films were required in two patients.
When repair was performed early, the diaphragmatic laceration was attended with little
mortality and morbidity. If surgery was delayed, serious complications were encountered
and consisted of two instances of intrathoracic strangulated hollow viscus and one
case of severe acute cardiopulmonary insufficiency. Associated injuries accounted
for the remainder of the problems.
In our experience early repair of the lacerated diaphragm is well tolerated and is
further indicated to avoid the prolonged illness and technical problems encountered
when the ruptured diaphragm is repaired months or years after injury.
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