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Diaphragmatic injury are most commonly seen after chest injuries and road traffic accidents. A small puncture wound can cause problems with bleeding and haemothorax, but large defects causes the abdominal organs to go up the chest compromising breathing and will require emergency Surgery.

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when i diaphragm ruptures the main symptoms will most likely be difficulty breathing and pain in the abdomen.

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When the diaphragm is punctured the patient will feel chest and abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, and decreased lung sounds will be heard by the person listening to the lungs.

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