Left diaphragmatic rupture with hourglass sign on Barium study

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Previous history of the left upper quadrant penetrating trauma

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

The margin of the left diaphragm is not visualized. There are also left lung base collapse and an air-fluid level.

Barium study shows intra thoracic herniation of the stomach through a left diaphragmatic defect with an hourglass sign. 

Case Discussion

Features consistent with left diaphragmatic rupture with partially gastric herniation. 

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