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Traumatic Aortic Injury and Diaphragmatic Rupture

Imaging findings

Mediastinal hematoma, aortic transaction distal to the ligamentum, and elevated stomach/colon into the thoracic cavity.

Key takeaways

Always evaluate for diaphragmatic injury in high-trauma cases; localized elevation of a hollow viscus is a key indicator of rupture.

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