Diagnostic pneumoperitoneum in traumatic rupture of the right diaphragm.
The diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture following blunt trauma is difficult and often delayed. Introduced pneumoperitoneum can provide important diagnostic information. Its use is illustrated in a case of massive rupture of the right diaphragm where diagnostic pneumoperitoneum was valuable in distinguishing recent rupture from preexisting pathology.
D000368:Aged; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications