Multitrauma with diaphragmatic rupture
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Diaphragmatic injury can result from blunt or penetrating trauma. It can be a difficult diagnosis to make (not in this case) and is often missed. It is associated with other life threatening injuries in 44-100% of cases 1. With left sided diaphragmatic injury, splenic injuries are the most common associated injury, whilst with right sided injuries, the liver is most commonly injured 1.
-<p>Diaphragmatic injury can result from blunt or penetrating trauma. It can be a difficult diagnosis to make and is often missed. </p>- +<p>Diaphragmatic injury can result from blunt or penetrating trauma. It can be a difficult diagnosis to make (not in this case) and is often missed. It is associated with other life threatening injuries in 44-100% of cases <sup>1</sup>. With left sided diaphragmatic injury, splenic injuries are the most common associated injury, whilst with right sided injuries, the liver is most commonly injured <sup>1</sup>.</p>
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- 1. Desir A, Ghaye B. CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. Radiographics 2012;32(2):477-498.
- Desir A, Ghaye B. CT of blunt diaphragmatic rupture. Radiographics 2012;32(2):477-498.
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