Abstract
Penetrating injuries of the torso often involve multiple body cavities, depending on the energy and trajectory of the causative agent. Injuries traversing both the chest and abdominal cavities are common. Injuries of the diaphragm are not immediately apparent, as concomitant injuries usually receive diagnostic and therapeutic priority. Early identification and treatment of even the smallest diaphragmatic lacerations eliminate the risk of late complications. In the patient who presents late, prompt diagnosis may reduce morbidity and mortality due to life-threatening complications such as ischemic necrosis of incarcerated bowel.
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Steyn, E. (2017). Penetrating Injuries to the Diaphragm. In: Velmahos, G., Degiannis, E., Doll, D. (eds) Penetrating Trauma. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-49859-0_39
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