title: Ruptured diaphragm: the latent phase.
abstract: Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm is an uncommon injury which can be missed unless there is a high index of suspicion. In the interval between rupture of the diaphragm and herniation of abdominal contents, signs and symptoms are nonspecific and the chest X-ray may be normal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Accident, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Huggon
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Houghton
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed