Diaphragmatic Hernias, Acquired: Follow-up

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Further Reading

Keywords

hiatal hernia, diaphragm, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, CDH, respiratory dysfunction, respiratory compromise, blunt trauma, penetrating trauma, diaphragmatic rupture, motor vehicle accident, gunshot wound, stab wound, diaphragmatic hernia, acquired hernia, acquired diaphragmatic hernia

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