May result in intrathoracic herniation of abdominal organs
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Fadl SA et al: Core curriculum illustration: blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Emerg Radiol. 27(2):215-7, 2020
Hammer MM et al: Traumatic injuries of the diaphragm: overview of imaging findings and diagnosis. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(4):1020-7, 2017
Petrone P et al: Diaphragmatic injuries and post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernias. Curr Probl Surg. 54(1):11-32, 2017
Desir A et al: CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. Radiographics. 32(2):477-98, 2012
Losanoff JE et al: Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm: case report and comprehensive review of the world literature. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 139(6):e127-8, 2010
Sangster GP et al: Blunt traumatic injuries of the lung parenchyma, pleura, thoracic wall, and intrathoracic airways: multidetector computer tomography imaging findings. Emerg Radiol. 14(5):297-310, 2007
Eren S et al: Imaging of diaphragmatic rupture after trauma. Clin Radiol. 61(6):467-77, 2006
Nchimi A et al: Helical CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 184(1):24-30, 2005
Thoongsuwan N et al: Spectrum of blunt chest injuries. J Thorac Imaging. 20(2):89-97, 2005
Karmy-Jones R et al: The impact of positive pressure ventilation on the diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic injury. Am Surg. 68(2):167-72, 2002
Bergin D et al: The "dependent viscera" sign in CT diagnosis of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(5):1137-40, 2001
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TERMINOLOGY
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Diaphragmatic tear or laceration
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Traumatic diaphragmatic laceration
More common with blunt than penetrating trauma
May result in intrathoracic herniation of abdominal organs
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Upper Gastrointestinal Series
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Fadl SA et al: Core curriculum illustration: blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia. Emerg Radiol. 27(2):215-7, 2020
Hammer MM et al: Traumatic injuries of the diaphragm: overview of imaging findings and diagnosis. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(4):1020-7, 2017
Petrone P et al: Diaphragmatic injuries and post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernias. Curr Probl Surg. 54(1):11-32, 2017
Desir A et al: CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. Radiographics. 32(2):477-98, 2012
Losanoff JE et al: Spontaneous rupture of the diaphragm: case report and comprehensive review of the world literature. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 139(6):e127-8, 2010
Sangster GP et al: Blunt traumatic injuries of the lung parenchyma, pleura, thoracic wall, and intrathoracic airways: multidetector computer tomography imaging findings. Emerg Radiol. 14(5):297-310, 2007
Eren S et al: Imaging of diaphragmatic rupture after trauma. Clin Radiol. 61(6):467-77, 2006
Nchimi A et al: Helical CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 184(1):24-30, 2005
Thoongsuwan N et al: Spectrum of blunt chest injuries. J Thorac Imaging. 20(2):89-97, 2005
Karmy-Jones R et al: The impact of positive pressure ventilation on the diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic injury. Am Surg. 68(2):167-72, 2002
Bergin D et al: The "dependent viscera" sign in CT diagnosis of blunt traumatic diaphragmatic rupture. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 177(5):1137-40, 2001
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