Diaphragmatic Rupture

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 2000-04, Vol.117 (4), p.1200-1201
Hauptverfasser: George, Liziamma, Rehman, Shakaib U., Khan, Faroque A.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0012-3692
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.117.4.1200