“…Strangulation of abdominal viscera in a pre-existing congenital or traumatic diaphragmatic defect is more common; 21 such cases have been reported during pregnancy (16 congenital, four acquired, one spontaneous). 2,8,9 Hill et al 3 reported a patient with history of a repaired congenial diaphragmatic defect who became symptomatic after early post-partum discharge. She had undergone four previous uncomplicated vaginal deliveries.…”