Delayed and fortuitous diagnosis of right diaphragmatic rupture with hepatic hernia: Case report

AmineBenjelloun [1a], Aziz Chafik [2a], Rachid Bouchentouf[1b], Abdelfatah Zidane[2b] ,Ahmed El Khadir [2c]
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Rupture of the diaphragm usually occurs after a thoracoabdominal trauma. It leads to herniation of
the abdominal viscera and compression of the thoracic organs. However, rightsided rupture is rare.
We report a case of diaphragmatic rupture in the right side with liver hernia discovered four years
after the trauma. Surgery was performed with good results.
Key words: diaphragm, rupture, hernia.