Diagnosis of traumatic rupture of diaphragm is done by?
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.
A.Laparoscopy
B.Chest X ray
C.Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
D.CT scan
Trauma