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Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia chest x ray

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Overview

Overview

Plain films of the chest may show a radiopaque area and occasionally an air-fluid level if hollow viscera have herniated. If the stomach has entered the chest, the abnormal path of a nasogastric tube may be diagnostic. The collar sign is seen when abdominal contents are seen in the thorax with/without focal constriction. Elevation and distortion of the hemi diaphragm are corroborative signs.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Shackleton KL, Stewart ET, Taylor AJ (1998). “Traumatic diaphragmatic injuries: spectrum of radiographic findings”. Radiographics. 18 (1): 49–59. PMID 9460108.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Awni D. Shahait, M.D.[2], The University of Jordan