Traumatic diaphragmatic injury except: (A) Left side rupture d\/t weak left hemidiaphragm at point of entry of embryonic origin, (B) Most commonly due to trauma, (C) Smaller tear - heal spontaneously & surgery is not required, (D) Abdominal approach is the most oured
Answer is C. All diaphramatic injuries must be repaired to avoid the long term potential for herniation, incarceration and strangulation of abdominal viscera. Reference: Greenfield's Surgey- Scientific Principles and practices., 5th edition, Pg no: 390- 391.