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Diaphragmatic hernia following blunt trauma in a child

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A nine-year old boy successfully treated for an acute diaphragmatic hernia resulting from blunt trauma is presented. The clinical features, diagnosis and management of this rare condition are briefly reviewed.

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    Raj Kumar

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From the Main Hospital, Steel Plant, Bhilai (M.P.)

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Kumar, R. Diaphragmatic hernia following blunt trauma in a child. Indian J Pediatr 37, 620–622 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02811183

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