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Radiologic diagnosis in traumatic rupture of the right diaphragm. Report of a case
P E Nilsson1, P Aspelin, O Ekberg
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Malmö Allmänna Sjukhus, University of Lund, Sweden.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|November 1, 1988
Abstract:
A case of right-sided diaphragmatic rupture due to blunt trauma is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by sonography and diagnostic pneumoperitoneum. Ultrasonography was of great value by showing a discontinuous, 'flapping' ruptured diaphragm. Computed tomography was of no value. It was concluded that when right-sided diaphragmatic rupture is suggested sonographic examination should be performed. If the sonographic examination is non-diagnostic, a pneumoperitoneum should follow.