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Core curriculum illustration: blunt traumatic diaphragmatic hernia
Shaimaa Abdelhassib Fadl1, Rachael M Edwards2
1Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th avenue, Seattle, 98104, WA, USA. sfadl@uw.edu.
Emergency Radiology
|June 29, 2017
Summary
This case series highlights online educational resources from the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER). Explore diverse radiology cases to enhance your diagnostic skills and knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Radiology Education
- Emergency Radiology
- Case-Based Learning
Background:
- The American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) provides a robust online collection of educational cases.
- This series aims to increase engagement with these valuable, accessible resources.
Observation:
- Each installment features a single case study from the ASER online repository.
- The cases are curated as part of ASER's commitment to continuous learning in emergency radiology.
Findings:
- This publication represents the 43rd case presented in the series.
- The online bank of cases is continuously updated and expanded.
Implications:
- Increased utilization of the ASER online educational materials is encouraged.
- These resources serve as a valuable tool for radiologists seeking to deepen their expertise in emergency imaging interpretation.
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