Traumatic eventration of diaphragm complicated by mesenteroaxial volvulus of the stomach.
Diaphragmatic disruption is an uncommon consequence of blunt trauma and is often overlooked unless there is a high index of clinical suspicion. A case of eventration of left dome of diaphragm following trauma with mesenteroaxial volvulus of the stomach is presented. Anatomical considerations on levels of diaphragm on chest x-ray has been elaborated.
Jayanthi
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Department of Digestive Health & Disease & Radiodiagnosis, Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital, Madras, India.
Vidyanathan
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Mathai
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Muthusami
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Jesudason
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D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*