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01-10-2010 | Case Report

Eventration with diaphragm perforation leading to secondary diaphragmatic hernia and intestinal strangulation

Authors: R. P. Kanojia, R. Shanker, P. Menon, K. L. N. Rao

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2010

Abstract

We report a rare occurrence of a previously asymptomatic eventration that presented with intestinal obstruction followed by respiratory distress. The thinned out diaphragm had a nontraumatic perforation with herniation of the small bowel through the narrow defect. The herniated gut became strangulated and dilated inside the thorax, resulting in respiratory compromise. The rare occurrence of this vicious cycle of obstruction and respiratory failure leading to a sudden clinical deterioration in a previously stable patient is described.

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Title: Eventration with diaphragm perforation leading to secondary diaphragmatic hernia and intestinal strangulation
Authors: R. P. Kanojia
R. Shanker
P. Menon
K. L. N. Rao
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-009-0573-3

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Eventration with diaphragm perforation leading to secondary diaphragmatic hernia and intestinal strangulation

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