MR imaging of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture.
The diagnosis of traumatic rupture of the diaphragm may remain elusive despite a variety of imaging options including CT and sonography. Direct sagittal and coronal magnetic resonance images provided a definitive diagnosis of left diaphragmatic rupture with herniation of colon into the thorax.
Mirvis
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services System, Baltimore.
Keramati
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Buckman
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Rodriguez
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D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries*; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture