A Case of Traumatic Diaphragm Rupture: A Differential Diagnosis Not to Miss
Dunya Alfaraj,
Khaleel I Alwatyan,
Mustafa H Al Ashour
et al.
Abstract:Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a rare condition with clinical stigmata that overlaps with a similarly fatal condition such as tension pneumothorax. Although the former is much rarer, early differentiation between a ruptured diaphragm and a tension pneumothorax is crucial to avoid incorrect interventions. In this case, we present a middle-aged male construction worker who fell from the roof of a two-story building and presented to our emergency department with a clinical presentation similar to that of tens… Show more
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