Contents:

1. Diaphragmatic rupture
   1. Clinical presentation
   2. Physiologic effects
   3. Operative management
   4. Management of associated injuries
      
      
2. Periphrenic abscess
   1. Clinical presentation
   2. Physiologic effects
   3. Operative management
      
      
3. Acquired diaphragmatic hernias
   1. Esophageal
   2. Eventration
   3. Treatment
      
      
4. Tumors of the diaphragm
   1. Mesenchymal origin (benign and malignant)
   2. Neurogenic (benign and malignant)
   3. Secondary (lung, esophageal, mesothelioma)
   4. Treatment
      
      
5. Paralysis of the diaphragm
   1. Causes
   2. Diagnosis
   3. Treatment