APICAL LUNG HERNIA - RADIOLOGIC FINDINGS IN 6 CASES

OBJECTIVE. We performed this study to characterize the clinical and ra diologic manifestations of apical lung hernias. CONCLUSION. Apical lun g hernias typically manifest as unilateral, right-sided air radiolucen cies at the thoracic inlet on chest radiographs. They are frequently i ntermittent and can cause lateral tracheal deviation. Radiologic studi es performed at midinspiration may not show hernias. Airway fluoroscop y or CT performed at maximal inspiration may be necessary to confirm t he diagnosis.