A traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is a type of diaphragmatic hernia which is acquired through an abdominal injury. This is in contrast to a congenital diaphragmatic hernia which is present from birth.It can occur after splenectomy.Because it can be indicative of severe trauma it often co-presents with pelvic fracture.
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