Acute traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures: A retrospective study of 48 cases

DİRİCAN A., YILMAZ M., ÜNAL B., PİŞKİN T., ERSAN V., YILMAZ S.

SURGERY TODAY, vol.41, no.10, pp.1352-1356, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00595-010-4518-3
  • Journal Name: SURGERY TODAY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1352-1356
  • Keywords: Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, Diaphragmatic injury, Injury Severity Score, EXPERIENCE
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (TDR) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, and the preoperative diagnosis is difficult.