Blunt abdominal trauma can cause serious damage to the diaphragm, such as a diaphragmatic rupture. Diaphragmatic repair is an effective emergency treatment for this condition.

Diaphragmatic rupture is a type of diaphragmatic injury that occurs when a patient has a closed abdominal injury, often caused by a work accident or a traffic accident. This is a strong impact injury that causes abdominal pressure to suddenly increase, causing the diaphragm to stretch and rupture.