Author/Authors :
Annicchiarico, Alfredo General Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy , Giuffrida, Mario General Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy , Del Rio, Paolo General Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy , Bonati, Elena General Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy , Perrone, Gennaro Emergency Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy , Catena, Fausto Emergency Surgery Unit - Parma University Hospital, Italy
Abstract :
Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) can be congenital or acquired. DH is a potentially life-threatening condition and the management in emergency setting remain unclear. Nonspecific symptoms can delay the diagnosis. We report a case of a 63-year-old man admitted for abdominal pain and nausea. He was success-fully treated with damage control surgery. (www.actabiomedica.it)
Keywords :
Diaphragmatic hernia , damage control surgery , biological mesh , open abdomen , case report , emergency surgery
