Apical lung hernia: radiologic findings in six cases.
OBJECTIVE
We performed this study to characterize the clinical and radiologic manifestations of apical lung hernias.


CONCLUSIONS
Apical lung hernias typically manifest as unilateral, right-sided air radiolucencies at the thoracic inlet on chest radiographs. They are frequently intermittent and can cause lateral tracheal deviation. Radiologic studies performed at midinspiration may not show hernias. Airway fluoroscopy or CT performed at maximal inspiration may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
McAdams
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Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Gordon
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White
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies