Ruptura traumática del diafragma

Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm (TRD) has been recognized since 1541, when it was first described by Sennertus.1 It is an infrequent, although not rare, injury that occurs in between 0.8% and 7% of blunt traumas and between 10% and 15% of penetrating traumas involving the chest or abdomen.2,3 A study carried out in Spain observed a frequency of around 2.35% in blunt chest trauma.4 Correspondence: Dr J. Ceron Navarro Servicio de Cirugia Toracica, Hospital Universitario La Fe Avda. Campanar, 21 46009 Valencia, Spain E-mail: ceronjs@yahoo.es