title: [Blunt diaphragmatic rupture following low-energy trauma].
abstract: Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm following blunt trauma is rare. It is most commonly seen in high-velocity impact from motor vehicle accidents. However, we present a case report of a 17-year-old man who sustained an isolated left-sided diaphragmatic rupture with visceral herniation as a result of a low-velocity fall. Consequently blunt diaphragmatic rupture should be suspected in every case of blunt trauma.
authors.affiliation: Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling M, Bispebjerg Hospital, 2400 København NV. anas.alkahwa@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Anas Asaad
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Al-Kahwa
authors.forename: Jes Bruun
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Lauritzen
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*