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Diagnosed With Sternal Fracture, Mediastinal Hematoma And Clavicle Fracture After An Accident. CT Scan Showing Hiatal Hernia. Is This Due To The Accident?
I was involved in a car accident as a restrained front seat passenger in a frontal impact going approximately 45 miles per hour. I was admitted to the trauma service in stable condition with a diagnosis of sternal fracture, mediastinal hematoma , right clavicle fracture , mild dependent atelectasis in the lung bases, and closed head injury . The CT scan done in the ER also showed a small hiatal hernia . I want to know if the car accident could have caused the hiatal hernia?
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Diagnosed With Sternal Fracture, Mediastinal Hematoma And Clavicle Fracture After An Accident. CT Scan Showing Hiatal Hernia. Is This Due To The Accident?
hellow,yes most likely this is multiple injuries you sustained during car accident,it is operable hence not to worry ok