Spontaneous lung herniation after a single cough

Authors
Tack, D Wattiez, A Schtickzelle, JC Delcour, C
Citation
D. Tack et al., Spontaneous lung herniation after a single cough, EUR RADIOL, 10(3), 2000, pp. 500-502
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
500 - 502
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2000)10:3<500:SLHAAS>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Herniation of the lung is commonly caused by congenital rib abnormalities, blunt trauma, or thoracic surgery. Spontaneous hernias are rarely described in the literature. We report a case of a spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia following a single cough. In addition, a review of the literature i s presented which outlines the classification, causes, and incidence of lun g hernias. Some reference is made to,possible methods of treatment.