Traumatic Right Diaphragmatic Rupture Combined with Avulsion of the Right Kidney and Herniation of the Liver into the Thorax.
- Author:
Dong Gon YOO
1
;
Chong Wook KIM
;
Chong Bin PARK
;
Jae Hong AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. gonymd@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diaphragm;
Kidney;
Liver;
Trauma;
Diaphragm, trauma
- MeSH:
Diaphragm;
Early Diagnosis;
Kidney;
Liver;
Rupture;
Thoracic Cavity;
Thorax
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2011;44(1):76-79
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Right-sided diaphragmatic rupture is less common and more difficult to diagnose than left-sided lesion. It is rarely combined with the herniation of the abdominal organs into the thorax. High level of suspicion is the key to early diagnosis, and a delay in diagnosis is implicated with a considerable risk of mortality and morbidity. We experienced a case of right-sided diaphragmatic rupture combined with complete avulsion of the right kidney and herniation of the liver into the thoracic cavity.
