Overview : Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or tear in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to enter the thoracic cavity
It can be congenital (rare) or acquired, most commonly due to trauma
Presenting complaint: Labored breathing and lethargy , history of being rescued recently
Loss of normal diaphragmatic line Loops of gas-filled bowel visible within the thoracic cavity
intestines & Liver lobe passing through a narrow hole after being healed over
Dissection of the intraabdominal adhesive part of the live
Widening the herniation to allow organ exteriorization
Lacerations while dissection compressed with Gelfoam to minimize the parenchymal injury
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