Presentation
Chest pain following motor-vehicle accident.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Post-traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
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Focal defect in the posterior left diaphragm with diaphragmatic elevation and irregularity. There is herniation of omentum into the chest through the diaphragmatic defect. The findings are in keeping with diaphragmatic rupture.
Case Discussion
Diaphragmatic rupture often results from blunt abdominal trauma which is usually associated with motor-vehicle accidents.
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