Post-traumatic combined transdiaphragmatic intercostal and lumbar hernia

Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm following blunt trauma is rare. Lumbar hernia in association with blunt trauma is even rarer. To our knowledge, the combination of these two entities has not previously been reported. We describe such a case and review the literature.

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Published in:	International journal of clinical practice (Esher) Vol. 55; no. 3; p. 223
Main Authors:	Cubukçu, A, Gönüllü, N N, Arslan, S A, Alponat, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-04-2001
Subjects:	Accidents, Traffic Adult Female Hernia - diagnostic imaging Hernia - etiology Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic - diagnostic imaging Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic - etiology Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic - surgery Herniorrhaphy Humans Lumbosacral Region Multiple Trauma - diagnostic imaging Multiple Trauma - etiology Multiple Trauma - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:	Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm following blunt trauma is rare. Lumbar hernia in association with blunt trauma is even rarer. To our knowledge, the combination of these two entities has not previously been reported. We describe such a case and review the literature.
ISSN:	1368-5031
DOI:	10.1111/j.1742-1241.2001.tb11018.x