Diaphragmatic rupture: A complication of violent cough.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The cough is a complex physiologic response designed to protect airways from unwanted secretions and foreign materials. Violent and paroxysmal coughs are associated with many complications. In this article, we will discuss a patient who sustained diaphragmatic rupture as a result of violent coughing. The possible mechanisms of this rare complication are explained.
Medical subject headings
- Cough
- Diaphragm
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic