Spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia

Authors
Rusca, M Carbognani, P Cattelani, L Tincani, G Bobbio, P
Citation
M. Rusca et al., Spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia, J CARD SURG, 41(4), 2000, pp. 641-642
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
ISSN journal
00219509 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
641 - 642
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9509(200008)41:4<641:SIPH>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
A case of spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia as a result of vigorous coughing is reported in a 67-year-old man. The great majority of acquired p ulmonary hernias are post-traumatic; rare cases are spontaneous, resulting from prolonged and/or repeated increased intrathoracic pressure. This herni a was successfully repaired with a polyglactin absorbable mesh and approxim ation of the ribs with heavy stitches. When required, surgical repair is th e treatment of choice.