Diagnosis of traumatic rupture of diaphragm is done by?
High-Yield Explanation
The most accurate evaluation of diaphragmatic rupture is by video assisted thoracoscopy or laparoscopy, the latter offering the advantage of allowing the surgeon to proceed to a repair and additional evaluation of the abdominal organs . Chest X ray with nasogastric tube maybe helpful CT scan and diagnostic peritoneal lavage lack positive or negative predictive value. Reference: Bailey and Love's Sho Practice of Surgery, 26th edition, Pg no: 356- 357.