title: Traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.
abstract: Traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia is a rare sequel to injury, especially in children and where there is no penetrating wound. Spontaneous regression of these hernias has been reported and conservative management has been advocated. We describe a case in which a smooth-walled intercostal defect and lung hernia that did not regress developed in a child. This was successfully repaired with a Gore-Tex (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) patch. Repair is advisable in such cases, but operation can be delayed to allow possible resolution.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, England.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Forty
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Wells
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007366:Intercostal Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*