Ruptura traumática do diafragma: aspectos na tomografia computadorizada / Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture: computed tomography findings
Radiol. bras
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35(6): 341-344, nov.-dez. 2002. ilus
Article
in Portuguese
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| ID: lil-331008
RESUMO
A ruptura traumática do diafragma é uma condição incomum, porém cada vez mais freqüentemente diagnosticada pela tomografia computadorizada, especialmente pela técnica helicoidal associada às reconstruções multiplanares, possibilitando a adoção de conduta terapêutica cirúrgica rápida e eficiente. Os autores estudaram seis pacientes com ruptura traumática do diafragma submetidos a tomografia computadorizada, que demonstrou herniação de estruturas abdominais para o interior do tórax através de área de ruptura na hemicúpula frênica esquerda em quatro casos; os outros dois pacientes foram submetidos a procedimento cirúrgico por trauma abdominal associado, que demonstrou lesões diafragmáticas, sem evidência de herniação na tomografia computadorizada
ABSTRACT
Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is an uncommon condition that has been diagnosed more frequently with the aid of computed tomography, particularly when using helical technique in association with multiplanar reconstructions. This technique allows adoption of an efficient and quick surgical therapeutic approach. The authors studied six patients with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture that were submitted to computed tomography. In four of the patients there was herniation of intraabdominal viscera through a site of rupture in the left diaphragm. The two other patients underwent surgery due to abdominal injuries, which revealed diaphragmatic lesions but no herniation of intraabdominal viscera.
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Main subject:
Diaphragm
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Radiol. bras
Journal subject:
Diagnostic Imaging
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Radiology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Municipal Souza Aguiar/BR
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Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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