by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
4. Evaluate for Diaphragm – Free Air Free air under the diaphragm suggests pneumonperitoneum (i.e. bowel perforation). Right image indicates where free air is located.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
2. Evaluate for Diaphragm – Elevation An elevated hemidiaphragm can be caused by a diaphragm paralysis, lung resection/pneumectomy, atelectasis and pregnancy. A pleural effusion may also result in an apparent elevation. No image available
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
3. Evaluate for Diaphragm – Depression A depressed hemidiaphragm can be the result of asthma, COPD, a tumour or a large pleural effusion. The image below depicts flattened diaphragms as a result of bullous emphysema.
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
1. Evaluate for Diaphragm On the lateral film the costophrenic (CP) angle of each hemidiaphragm (HD) should be sharp. Right Image: Close up of CP angle of each HD. (RD = right HD and LD = left HD)
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
Identify: Costophrenic Sulcus
