Traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.
A case of intercostal pulmonary hernia following blunt trauma to the chest wall is reported. This type of hernia is a benign disorder. Although most lung herniae need operative treatment, it is reasonable to wait for spontaneous regression.
D002648:Child; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012272:Ribs / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications