Diaphragmatic transposition for repairing large traumatic wound to the lower chest wall

Transposition of the diaphragm from its original position (A) to a position above the chest wall defect (B) allowing closure of the pleural space.

Modified from: Frye WA, Cogbill TH, Patel NY. Diaphragmatic transposition: An elegant procedure for large traumatic chest wall defects. J Trauma 2005; 59:1507.

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