Punctured Diaphragm: Consequences and Survival

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A punctured diaphragm can disrupt the pressure difference necessary for lung function, but it is not immediately fatal. Unlike a punctured lung, which can lead to pneumothorax and a collapsed lung, a punctured diaphragm primarily affects breathing mechanics. While the condition is serious and can lead to complications such as bleeding, survival is possible due to the presence of two lungs. Immediate medical attention is crucial to manage the risks associated with this injury.

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what will happen if someone has a punctured diaphragm?

what i know is that there will not be any pressure difference between the lungs and the atmosphere, and hence air will not be sucked in or forced out of the lungs. But will the person die from this condition? if no why not?
 
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The abdominal diaphragm is a muscle. Not the same as a punctured lung which seems to be what you are thinking of.

Puncturing a lung can lead to a collapsed lung.
This is a very dangerous condition, but not immediately deadly since you have two lungs.

You could also die from bleeding for either puncture.
 
Try a google for pneumothorax to see what notime is decribing.
 

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