Combined blunt rupture of the diaphragm and thoracic aorta.
Two patients with blunt traumatic rupture of the diaphragm and thoracic aorta are presented. This combination of injuries may be seen in the multiply-injured patient. Correct interpretation of chest radiographs is essential. If the diagnosis is made early the patient has a good chance of surviving. The eventual functional impairment is mainly related to the associated fractures.
van Leeuwen
J E
JE
Department of Trauma, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
Broos
P L
PL
Rommens
P M
PM
Nevelsteen
A
A
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*