Postoperative intercostal lung hernia

Akane Ishida, Masahide Oki, Hideo Saka, Yukio Seki

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Abstract

Lung hernia is a rare condition defined as the external protrusion of lung tissue from the thorax, which usually occurs after trauma or thoracic surgery. A chest computed tomography while performing the Valsalva manoeuvre is useful for a definitive diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere00323
JournalRespirology Case Reports
Volume6
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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