Radiology Trends for Technologists
Acute Traumatic and Nontraumatic Diaphragmatic Abnormalities
Sudden problems involving the diaphragm, such as traumatic tears, hernias, paralysis, or infection, can interfere with breathing and cause unclear symptoms. Imaging is critical for diagnosis. Chest X-rays can show herniated organs, while CT scans provide detailed information, especially after trauma, to guide treatment.
Course IDQ00812
ModalitiesCT, Radiography
Credits3 Category A CE credits
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- 01Introduction
- 02Embryology and Anatomy
- 03Nontraumatic Abnormalities
- 04Overview
- 05Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- 06Spontaneous Rupture
- 07Endometriosis-Related Diaphragmatic Disease
- 08Diaphragmatic Endometriosis
- 09Catamenial Pneumothorax
- 10Eventration and Paralysis
- 11Infection
- 12Thoracoabdominal Fistulas
- 13Hepatothoracic Fistula
- 14Pancreaticothoracic Fistula
- 15Gastrothoracic Fistula
- 16Colothoracic Fistula
- 17Traumatic Abnormalities
- 18Overview
- 19Blunt Diaphragmatic Injury
- 20Definition and Epidemiology
- 21Mechanism of Action
- 22Radiographic Findings
- 23CT Findings
- 24Direct Signs of BDI
- 25Indirect Signs of BDI
- 26Indeterminate Signs of BDI
- 27Penetrating Diaphragmatic Injury
- 28Definition and Epidemiology
- 29Mechanism of Action
- 30Location
- 31Radiographic Features
- 32CT Features
- 33Importance of Early Recognition
- 34Management
- 35Conclusion
