RUPTURE OF THE RIGHT DIAPHRAGM FOLLOWING BLUNT TRAUMA IN AN INFANT - CASE-REPORT

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a rare childhood injury and is ofte n difficult to diagnose. This is particularly true in infants. We pres ent the case ofa 3-month-old infant with traumatic rupture of the righ t diaphragm that became clinically apparent only after extubation. The diagnosis can often be made on the basis of chest radiography and cli nical signs. Surgical treatment is required. Some phrenic nerve injuri es can be anticipated and late sequelae may result.