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Revista argentina de radiología
On-line version ISSN 1852-9992
Abstract
SANTAMARINA, Mario G.; RINALDI CRESPO, Stéfano; BALTAZAR, Alberto D. and VOLPACCHIO, Mariano M.. Role of Multislice Computed Tomography in the evaluation of diaphragmatic hernias: Pictorial essay. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2009, vol.73, n.4, pp.421-432. ISSN 1852-9992.
Diaphragmatic hernias are characterized by the migration of abdominal structures into the chest through a diaphragmatic defect. These may have either a congenital etiology (e.g., Morgagni and Bochdalek), or an acquired etiology, including traumatic and nontraumatic hernias (hiatal, posterior diaphragmatic defects). Since a surgical repair is indicated in certain types of hernias, imaging diagnostic methods play a key role. Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT) allows multiplanar views and thin section evaluation, thus providing a useful tool for the assessment and characterization of the diaphragmatic defect and its complications. In this pictorial essay we briefly review the diaphragm anatomy and embryology, the different types of diaphragmatic hernias and the role of MSCT.
Keywords : Diaphragm; Hernias; Multislice CT.