Spontaneous intercostal herniation of lung and pleural fluid

Spontaneous intercostal herniation of lung and pleural fluid

Thoracic hernias are characterized by the protrusion of the thoracic contents outside their normal anatomical confines. This case involves a left pleural effusion secondary to a spontaneous lung intercostal hernia (SLIH) in a 52-year-old male. Imaging revealed herniated pleural fluid in the intercos...

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Main Authors: Richard Bresler, Thomas Rabadi, Kelley Bellia, Juvarez Ogbuneke, Samuel Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Pleural effusion
Lung hernia
Intercostal hernia
COPD
Obesity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221300712300120X

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