title: A case of tension pneumothorax mimicking spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm.
abstract: A 40 year old asthmatic presented with acute respiratory distress. Chest radiograph appeared to show loops of bowel within the thorax and a diagnosis of spontaneous/effort rupture of the diaphragm was made. Emergency laparotomy revealed an intact diaphragm and chest drain was inserted relieving a tension pneumothorax.
authors.affiliation: Treliske Hospital, Truro, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morison
authors.affiliation: Treliske Hospital, Truro, UK.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Noble
authors.affiliation: Treliske Hospital, Truro, UK.
authors.forename: Pm
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Peyser