Open AccessAn unusual cause of dyspnea and tachycardia
Author(s) -
Reynolds Ian S.,
Coyle Peter,
Murray Michael,
Waldron Ronan,
Barry Kevin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.643
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , diaphragmatic breathing , diaphragmatic rupture , case presentation , general surgery , pathology , alternative medicine
Key Clinical Message Diaphragmatic hernias are typically congenital or caused by trauma. Delayed presentation is not uncommon. Repair can be undertaken through an open or minimally invasive abdominal or thoracic approach. Small defects can be repaired with sutures, while larger defects require a mesh repair. This patient's comorbidities precluded him from surgery.