CTICasesTraumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture
Imaging findings
An abnormal gastric tube position and pulmonary/pleural abnormalities; coronal/sagittal CT views confirmed a large left hemidiaphragm defect.
Key takeaways
In blunt trauma, a superiorly curled gastric tube is a strong indicator of diaphragmatic rupture. Use coronal and sagittal reconstructions to define the extent of the defect.
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