CTICasesIncarcerated Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia
Cite this case
[...]. Incarcerated Traumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia. CTICases. Published November 17, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/ckdtb
Imaging findings
Small bowel loops within the left hemithorax with mesenteric stranding, indicating incarceration. Retrospective review showed a small diaphragmatic tear four years prior following a motor vehicle crash.
Key takeaways
Chronic, latent presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic hernias is possible; serial imaging and surgical correction are vital if bowel herniation is suspected.
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