Evaluation of the multi-slice computed tomography outcomes in diaphragmatic injuries related to penetrating and blunt trauma

Publication date: Available online 6 September 2017
Source:Clinical Imaging
Author(s): Mehmet Turmak, Muhammed Akif Deniz, Cihan Akgül Özmen, Aydın Aslan
PurposeTraumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a diagnostic challenge for both surgeons and radiologists and generally occurs secondary to blunt and penetrating trauma of thoracoabdominal region.Material and methods56 patients who underwent surgical procedure due to blunt or penetrating trauma were included to the study.ResultsThere were 37 diaphragmatic ruptures in the left side and 19 patients in the right side. The most common radiological finding was "the direct monitoring of defect" (54,3%).ConclusionFindings suggestive of diaphragmatic rupture must be carefully evaluated in patients with blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma.



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