[Blunt diaphragmatic rupture following low-energy trauma]. / Diafragmaruptur som følge af lavenergifaldtraume.

ABSTRACT

Traumatic rupture of the diaphragm following blunt trauma is rare. It is most commonly seen in high-velocity impact from motor vehicle accidents. However, we present a case report of a 17-year-old man who sustained an isolated left-sided diaphragmatic rupture with visceral herniation as a result of a low-velocity fall. Consequently blunt diaphragmatic rupture should be suspected in every case of blunt trauma.