Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Blunt diaphragmatic rupture (BDR) is a rare but critical injury often mistaken for tension pneumothorax.In a recent case, a 50-year-old male initially diagnosed with tension pneumothorax was later found to have BDR.This highlights the diagnostic challenge and underscores the importance of considering BDR in patients with acute respiratory distress posttrauma.Prompt recognition and evaluation are vital to prevent treatment delays and improve outcomes.
Author: Inban Kamaraj
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414164097