title: Intercostal lung herniation--depiction on spiral CT.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice for the demonstration of intercostal lung herniation. The use of forced expiration and Valsalva's manouevre during CT scanning has been recommended in selected cases. We report a case of intercostal lung herniation, demonstrated only on coughing on spiral CT.
authors.affiliation: Department of Imaging, PD Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Shroff
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Gujar
mesh_terms: D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver