Transdiaphragmatic Intercostal Herniation following Blunt Trauma
Figure 2
Axial CT images of the abdomen demonstrate herniation of abdominal contents is present including omentum and transverse colon into the chest and through the intercostal defect forming a hernia sac composed of peritoneum (red arrow) (a). There is discontinuity of the diaphragm (green arrows) and widened intercostal space (blue arrows).
