Traumatic diaphragmatic injury except
Left side rupture d\/t weak left hemidiaphragm at point of entry of embryonic origin
Most commonly due to trauma
Smaller tear - heal spontaneously & surgery is not required
Abdominal approach is the most oured
All diaphramatic injuries must be repaired to avoid the long term potential for herniation, incarceration and strangulation of abdominal viscera. Reference: Greenfield's Surgey- Scientific Principles and practices., 5th edition, Pg no: 390- 391.
Trauma