title: Hepatothorax: a rare outcome of high-speed trauma.
abstract: Diaphragmatic ruptures are the result of severe blunt trauma or penetrating trauma. Motor vehicle crashes are a common mechanism associated with blunt diaphragmatic rupture (BDR). Incorporating diagnostic tools and laparotomy assist in the diagnosis and treatment of BDR. However, diagnosing BDR can be a challenge for practitioners. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the patient's outcomes. This paper details the events of a patient received in a level I trauma unit.
authors: Division of Trauma Services, Memorial Regional Hospital, 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
authors: Matthew
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authors: Porcelli
authors: Oksana
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authors: Prychyna
authors: Andrew
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authors: Rosenthal
authors: Joseph
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authors: Decostanza