[Delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and direct coronal computed tomography: report of a case].

Abstract

A 59-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with abdominal symptoms. A diagnosis of delayed traumatic diaphragmatic hernia was made from the findings of a plain X-ray film, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). We successfully performed repair of the diaphragm via abdominal approach. Thus, MRI and direct coronal CT can be very useful for establishing a diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia.

• Authors: B Shirasawa, S Furukawa, T Tsushimi, T Takahashi, S Fukuda, A Kitase, T Sasaki, T Esaki, T Oda, N Zempo, K Esato
• Journal: Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery (Kyobu Geka) Vol. 54 Issue 10 Pg. 885-7 (Sep 2001) ISSN: 0021-5252 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 11554083 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic (diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Middle Aged
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed (methods)