Question

What can happen if the diaphragm is penetrated or ruptured?

Accepted Answer

If this happens, loops of bowel are likely to invade the thoracic cavity and can cause bowel sounds to be present during auscultation of the lungs. Patients will exhibit dyspnea.

Front	What can happen if the diaphragm is penetrated or ruptured?
Back	If this happens, loops of bowel are likely to invade the thoracic cavity and can cause bowel sounds to be present during auscultation of the lungs. Patients will exhibit dyspnea.

Bowel Happen Diaphragm Penetrated Ruptured Loops Invade Thoracic