Diaphragmatic rupture

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal blunt trauma due to car accident

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

see below

Case Discussion

Large defect in left hemidiaphragm with herniation of the stomach and loops of small bowel and colonconsistent with diaphragmatic rupture.

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