Radiologic diagnosis in traumatic rupture of the right diaphragm. Report of a case.
A case of right-sided diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt trauma is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by sonography and diagnostic pneumoperitoneum. Ultrasonography was of great value by showing a discontinuous, 'flapping' ruptured diaphragm. Computed tomography was of no value. It was concluded that when right-sided diaphragmatic rupture is suggested sonographic examination should be performed. If the sonographic examination is non-diagnostic, a pneumoperitoneum should follow.
Nilsson
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PE
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Malmö Allmänna Sjukhus, University of Lund, Sweden.
Aspelin
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P
Ekberg
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O
Senyk
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D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging