Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture, A Diagnostic Dilemma in Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Abstract

Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture due to the blunt injury is an uncommon finding. This entity poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to the treating team. It can be overlooked if not evaluated with the fair degree of clinical suspicion. Despite the advances in diagnostic modalities, it remains a difficult diagnosis leading to missed or late presentations with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. We are presenting a case of young boy with history of trauma on highway who was found to have left diaphragmatic rupture.

Key words: Trauma; diaphragmatic rupture; Hydropneumothorax