CT diagnosis of strangulated diaphragmatic hernia

Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia is a surgical emergency which on occasions can be a diagnostic dilemma. We report of a 2-year-old-male child with strangulated diaphragmatic hernia in whom a correct preoperative diagnosis was made with progression of illness. CT depicted a curvilinear fat stripe in...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1991-11, Vol.21 (7), p.527-528
Main Authors: BUXI, T. B. S, PRUTHI, P. K, DUTTA, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Emergencies
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Radiography, Thoracic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia is a surgical emergency which on occasions can be a diagnostic dilemma. We report of a 2-year-old-male child with strangulated diaphragmatic hernia in whom a correct preoperative diagnosis was made with progression of illness. CT depicted a curvilinear fat stripe in a fluid filled hemithorax.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02011733