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[Usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture in 3 cases].

Ricardo Espinoza, Plaza de los Reyes M, H Aguilera, E Araya

Abstract

We report three male patients in whom the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture was raised. Conventional X ray examination showed an unilateal bulging of the diaphragmatic dome in two and the association of basal atelectasis in the third. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture in all. The diaphragmatic rupture was repaired surgically in two patients and the other was managed medically.

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Key concepts: Diaphragmatic breathing, Diaphragmatic rupture, Magnetic resonance imaging, Medicine, Atelectasis, Diaphragm (acoustics), Radiology, Lung