Strangulated Diaphragmatic Hernia Complicating Delivery

Thompson and LeBlanc1in 1945 reported the first case of successful repair of a strangulated diaphragmatic hernia occurring immediately after delivery. We wish to report a second similar case. REPORT OF CASE Mrs. L. B., a 31 year old white woman, gravida 1, entered the Seaside Memorial Hospital at 6 a. m. on Feb. 25, 1949. Her past history was without significance. She had always been active and had participated in athletics. She gave birth to a viable female child at 1: 40 p. m., after a seven hour labor. A low spinal anesthetic was given when the head crowned. After returning to her room, the patient was comfortable and her condition was excellent. About seven hours after delivery she began complaining of a cramp-like intermittent pain in the left upper part of the abdomen and the left posterior part of the chest. There was some nausea. About four