Intercostal herniation of abdominal contents following a penetrating chest injury.
A case of intercostal herniation of the greater omentum occurring 36 years after a penetrating chest injury is presented. The hernia was successfully treated by operative reduction and repair of the diaphragm and chest wall. This rare complication of thoracic injury is discussed and the literature reviewed.
D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum; D012272:Ribs; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*