title: Resection of supernumerary intrathoracic rib using robotic-assisted video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
abstract: A supernumerary intrathoracic rib is a very rare congenital thoracic abnormality that is typically a benign incidental finding. However, in rare cases, they may cause pain, pneumothorax, and injury to surrounding viscus. We report a case of a supernumerary intrathoracic rib causing increasing chest pain diagnosed by computed tomography using three-dimensional reconstructions. The patient underwent robotic-assisted video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of the intrathoracic rib located in her left thorax. The rib was resected without complication, and the patient was discharged from the telemetry unit on post-operative day two. Upon discharge, there was complete resolution of her preoperative symptoms.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
authors.forename: Garrett
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Coyan
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA. edaon@kumc.edu.|Mid America Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA. edaon@kumc.edu.
authors.forename: Emmanuel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Daon
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: 3D CT reconstruction; Robotic VATS; Supernumerary rib