Imaging of Cardiac Herniation in Traumatic Pericardial Rupture

Cardiac herniation as a result of traumatic pericardial rupture is a Serious injury and a difficult diagnosis to make on radiographic studies. Fell with cite mitre advanced imaging modalities, this rare diagnosis remains challenging. In a high-energy traumatic setting. there arc chest radiograph and multidetector computed tomography findings that are strongly suggestive of cardiac herniation. The imaging. along with greater awareness of this injury, may provide a more rapid diagnosis, thus potentially preventing the severe clinical deterioration often seen in these patients.