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Diaphragmatic Rupture (view source)
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Also known as: '''''Acquired Diaphragmatic Hernia — Displacement of Stomach into Thorax
Do not confuse with: [[Hiatal Hernia]], [[Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic|Peritoneopericardial Hernia]], [[Hernia, Pleuroperitoneal Diaphragmatic|Pleuroperitoneal Hernia]], Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
==Description==
==Description==
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Patients that undergo surgical repair of a rupture have a favourable prognosis, with around 90% being discharged after treatment. Animals that survive the first 24 hours after surgical repair are generally considered to do well subsequently.
Patients that undergo surgical repair of a rupture have a favourable prognosis, with around 90% being discharged after treatment. Animals that survive the first 24 hours after surgical repair are generally considered to do well subsequently.
==Literature Search==
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Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation).
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[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=title%3A%28%22Diaphragmatic+rupture%22%29+OR+title%3A%28%22acquired+Diaphragmatic+hernia%22%29+OR+%28ab%3A%28diaphragm%29+AND+ab%3A%28rupture%29%29 Diaphragmatic rupture publications]
==References==
==References==