Figure 1From: Blunt traumatic pericardial rupture and cardiac herniation with a penetrating twist: two case reportsPlain supine AP chest radiograph showing a prominent, right-sided cardiac silhouette ('boot shaped'); bilateral pulmonary contusions; rib fractures; endotracheal and tube thoracostomies. With the benefit of hindsight there is the suggestion of a left-sided pneumopericardium surrounded by a faint pericardial contour.Back to article page