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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Diaphragmatic rupture after trauma

Recommended: CT Chest / Abdomen with IV contrast (multiplanar reformats) is the preferred imaging study for diaphragmatic rupture after trauma. Left-sided more common.

Recommended study

CT Chest / Abdomen with IV contrast (multiplanar reformats)

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Emergency Reviewed

Left-sided more common. 'Collar sign,' 'dependent viscera' sign. Often missed acutely.

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