Intercostal lung herniation after repeat thoracotomy.
Intercostal lung herniation is a rare condition caused by a defect in the thoracic wall, high intrathoracic pressure, or both. The authors report a case of intercostal lung herniation after repeat thoracotomy, which was repaired with a synthetic patch. Etiology, symptoms, diagnostic techniques and treatment of intercostal lung herniations are discussed.
Van Den Broeck
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Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium.
Van Rompaey
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V
Ortmanns
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Van Schil
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P
D000368:Aged; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*