Presentation
History of blunt chest injury due to road traffic accident 6 months back.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
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Abnormal opacity in the left lung lower zone communicating with the abdominal cavity through a central translucent area.
From the case:
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
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Discontinuity of the left hemi-diaphragm and herniation of the gastric body to the left hemithorax.
Case Discussion
Diaphragmatic rupture is often caused by blunt abdominal trauma and may be undiagnosed for months or years.
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