PMC9860092_01
describing timeline of events
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F1
chest x-ray with right mediastinum shift and collapse of left basal lung
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F2
Diagnostic assessment: X-ray chest showed elevation of the left dome of the diaphragm with a mediastinum shift towards the right side, with collapse of the left basal lung (Figure 2).
computed tomography showing invasion of abdominal contents into thoracic cavity due to herniation
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F3
CT Impression of Abdomen and Pelvis showed large defect in left crus of the diaphragm with herniation of stomach to the left thoracic cavity, along-with shift of mediastinum towards the right side (Figure 3).
patient performing incentive spirometry of 6oo cc with rest intervals
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F4
The major intent of our designed physiotherapeutic rehabilitation was to improve his quality of life and allow him to return to his daily activities with as little fatigue and shortness of breath as possible. (Figure 4).
describing outcome analysis of rehabilitation
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F5
Follow-up was done every 15 days (Figure 5) (Table 4).