12 October 2025
: Case report 
Laparoscopic Repair of Diaphragmatic Pericardial Hernia Following Blunt Trauma: A Case Report
Challenging differential diagnosis, Management of emergency care, Rare disease
Mohammad Al Yaseen ABCD 1, Moamena El Matbouly
CDEF 2*, Ahmed Suliman DE 1, Ahmed Zuhair Al Bahrani ADE 1
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.948775
Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e948775
Table 2 Literature on diaphragmatic pericardial hernia repairs.
| Authors | Year | Size of Defect | Contents of hernia | Type of repair | Mesh used | Approach | Follow-up and Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delliturri et al []6 | 2017 | 3×3 cm | Greater omentum, transverse colon | Bridging repair | Synthetic mesh, nonabsorbable sutures | Laparoscopy | Uneventful recovery; no recurrence at 2 weeks |
| Reina et al []4 | 2001 | 7 cm | Greater omentum | Interrupted sutures | None | Open | Asymptomatic; no hernia recurrence or complications over 29 months |
| Okamoto and Maeyama []10 | 2023 | 5 cm | None (acute trauma) | Primary repair | None | Laparotomy | Quick postoperative course; discharged on POD 3 |
| Aborajooh and Al-Hamid []7 | 2020 | 12×7 cm | Greater omentum, transverse colon | Bridging repair | Composite mesh, absorbable tacks | Laparoscopy | No mesh-related complications; CT at 6 months showed intact repair |
| Dushnov et al []19 | 2022 | 10 cm | Small bowel | Primary closure | None | Laparoscopy | Uneventful; tolerated diet, no evidence of leak at 2 weeks |
| Al-Ghnaniem et al []11 | 2009 | 7 cm | Greater omentum | Primary closure | None | Laparoscopy | Follow-up not reported |
| McCutcheon et al []13 | 2010 | 6×5 cm | Greater omentum, transverse colon | Bridging repair | ePTFE patch, nonabsorbable sutures | Laparoscopy | Outcome details not specified |
| Current study | 2024 | 5×5 cm | Greater omentum, transverse colon | Bridging repair | Biological + composite mesh, nonabsorbable sutures | Laparoscopy | No recurrence; patient asymptomatic at 2 weeks |