Traumatic Rupture of the Right Hemidiaphragm: Diagnosis aided by Computerized Tomography and Image Reformation A Case Report
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2008, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm (TRD) poses a challenge to both radiologists and surgeons. Tey are uncommon and occur following blunt abdominal or lower thoracic trauma. Te right side involvement is less common than the left side and is easily missed. Spiral computed tomography (Spiral CT) with image reformation is very useful in the diagnosis of TRD and in identifying associated injuries. Early diagnosis and repair reduces mortality and morbidity. We present the case of a 6 year old boy who was involved in a high speed traffic accident with blunt injury to his thorax and abdomen. He was referred from a peripheral hospital in Oman for further management at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. A spiral CT scan of thorax and abdomen with image reformation helped in the early diagnosis and management of the traumatic rupture of his right hemidiaphragm.
Authors and Affiliations
Ranjan R William| Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University & Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Dilip Sankhla| Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University & Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Badriya Al-Qassabi| Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University & Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Khalsa Al Ramadani| Department of Radiology and Molecular Imaging, Sultan Qaboos University & Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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