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Diaphragmatic Hernia

Imaging findings

A defect in the diaphragm dome allowing bowel herniation, identifiable by fat and viscera within the thoracic cavity.

Key takeaways

These are frequently post-traumatic. Always look for clues of prior trauma, such as rib fractures, when identifying a new diaphragmatic defect.

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