Traumatic diaphragmatic injury except
All diaphramatic injuries must be repaired to avoid the long term potential for herniation, incarceration and strangulation of abdominal viscera. Reference: Greenfield's Surgey- Scientific Principles and practices., 5th edition, Pg no: 390- 391.
Left side rupture d\/t weak left hemidiaphragm at point of entry of embryonic origin
Most commonly due to trauma
Smaller tear - heal spontaneously & surgery is not required
Abdominal approach is the most oured
Trauma