Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia.
A 72-year-old man was seen with cough-induced rib fractures, a diaphragmatic tear, and an intercostal hernia containing abdominal contents. A review of the literature of this rare problem is presented, and techniques of repair are discussed.
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Miller
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Jones
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D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003371:Cough / Q000150:complications; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
D001466:Barium Sulfate