Isolated Traumatic Giant Diaphragmatic Hernia Mimicking a Haemopneumothorax: A Report of Two Cases
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We report two cases who presented with respiratory distress after trauma that were treated for a left-sided haemopneumothrax. These were finally diagnosed as giant diaphragmatic hernias. The diagnostic difficulties and complications arising out of a wrong diagnosis are discussed. [Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2012;54:259-261]
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تاریخ انتشار 2012