Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia in children: Diagnostic difficulties

Abstract

Traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia is rare in children. Its diagnosis can be difficult in the acute phase of trauma because its signs are not specific, especially in a poly trauma context. We report two cases of traumatic right diaphragmatic hernia following a blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma, highlighting some difficulties in establishing an early diagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion.

Keywords

• Children
• diagnosis
• right diaphragmatic hernia
• trauma