Objective To analyze the imaging features of diaphragmatic hernia and evaluate various diagnostic methods. Methods The imaging features of diaphragmatic hernia were reviewed in 28 surgery confirmed cases. Results The signs of diaphragmatic hernia were 1 ) the unusual diaphragm: including diaphragm outline with partial or complete unclear ness, semi-circular cubic shadow on the diaphragm and agglomeration shadow; 2) the thoracic accumulating gas and fluid shadow or agglomeration shadow: including mid - low half wild lung theca or alveolate t...