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The key diagnostic clue was identified on initial chest radiography, which demonstrated reduced left lung volume and elevation of the left hemidiaphragm; subsequent chest computed tomography (CT) confirmed the diagnosis, revealing a left diaphragmatic defect with herniation of the greater omentum and colon into the thoracic cavity. The patient first underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for diaphragmatic hernia repair, followed by percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for the vertebral fracture after her condition stabilized. She recovered well and was discharged after systematic treatment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case indicates that for patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fractures caused by blunt trauma, chest CT should be performed promptly when abnormal findings are detected on chest radiography or when patients present with nonspecific abdominal or thoracic symptoms, to exclude concomitant diaphragmatic hernia, achieve early diagnosis, and reduce the risk of diagnostic delay.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fsurg.2026.1851167","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,12]],"date-time":"2026-08-12T05:55:05Z","timestamp":1786514105000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Compression fracture of the T12 vertebra combined with diaphragmatic 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