Traumatic Left Tension Pneumothorax with Concomitant Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

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Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports
Volume:14 Issue:4
Traumatic Left Tension Pneumothorax with Concomitant Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Traumatic Left Tension Pneumothorax with Concomitant Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Authors : Chun Chau Tan, Nursyazana Nazee Mudeen, Munirah Osman

Pages : 84-86

Doi:10.33706/jemcr.1326209

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Publication Date : 2023-12-31

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Blunt thoracic trauma carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality and may be life-threatening. Clinical identification of a tension pneumothorax necessitates immediate decompression. Diagnosing a diaphragmatic hernia in a trauma context is challenging and rather uncommon. Should both pathologies coexist, there is potential bowel perforation due to thoracocentesis. A traumatic chest injury can complicate patients with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia who are asymptomatic. Early identification with clinical assessment and bedside ultrasound is essential, and surgical repair is the definitive management. We report a case of traumatic left tension pneumothorax, prompting an immediate left thoracostomy and an incidental finding of an uncomplicated congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Keywords : thoracic injuries, pneumothorax, diaphragmatic hernia

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