Laparoscopic repair of a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

The laparoscopic diagnosis and repair of an unusual diaphragmatic hernia are described, Extensive radiological assessment failed to demonstrate the injury, which was diagnosed by laparoscopy 5 weeks after the initial presentation, The diaphragmatic tear was adjacent to the costal margin and was repaired using a novel percutaneous technique, The place of laparoscopy in blunt abdominal trauma is discussed.