Total thoracic herniation of the liver: a case of delayed right-sided diaphragmatic hernia after blunt trauma
Abstract Background Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries (TDIs) are relatively uncommon and require surgical repair to prevent or address herniation.Three quarters of TDIs are due to blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma.In blunt TDIs, variable clinical presentations and frequent concurrent life-threatening injuries may hinder early recognition and treatment,