Traumatic herniation of the lung

We present a relatively rare clinical presentation of herniation of lung parenchyma. In our case, the patient suffered multiple rib fractures, with an intercostal herniation of lung tissue after a trauma. We opted for a conservative treatment, given the clinical presentation, and the absence of inca...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2016-10, Vol.116 (5), p.322-324
Main Authors: Corten, Bartholomeus J G A, Dijk, William A Van, Bilderbeek-Beckers, Monique, Janzing, Heinrich M J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls
Aged
Emergency Service, Hospital
Follow-Up Studies
Hernia - diagnosis
Hernia - etiology
Hernia - therapy
Humans
Lung Diseases - diagnosis
Lung Diseases - etiology
Lung Diseases - therapy
Male
Rare Diseases
Rib Fractures - complications
Rib Fractures - diagnosis
Risk Assessment
Thoracic Injuries - complications
Thoracic Injuries - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:We present a relatively rare clinical presentation of herniation of lung parenchyma. In our case, the patient suffered multiple rib fractures, with an intercostal herniation of lung tissue after a trauma. We opted for a conservative treatment, given the clinical presentation, and the absence of incarceration or strangulation of the pulmonary tissue. In the absence of clear guidelines for this rare presentation, current treatment can be conservative or surgical, depending on the clinical presentation.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2016.1171078