Bowel herniation through the torn diaphragm: II. Intestinal herniation.
Five cases of intestinal herniation through the torn diaphragm are presented. Plain radiography, single-contrast examination, and ultrasonography show some simple features that either have not been previously published or need restatement. Some pitfalls that still delay diagnosis are also shown.
Schulman
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Radiology Department, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch, P.O. Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505, Western Cape, South Africa.
van Gelderen
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D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications