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[Post traumatic intercostal lung herniation: a case report].

F Sukkarieh1, A Vanmeerhaeghe, P Brasseur

  • 1Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHU Andre Vesale, 706 rue de Gozee, B-6110 Montigny-le-Tilleul, France.

Journal De Radiologie
|September 12, 2002
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This case report details a rare instance of post-traumatic lung herniation in an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Computed tomography (CT) proved essential for diagnosing this uncommon condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lung herniation is an infrequent condition, often resulting from trauma or surgical procedures.
  • It can manifest months or even years after the initial inciting event.
  • Pre-existing lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase susceptibility.

Observation:

  • A case of post-traumatic lung herniation is presented in a 76-year-old male.
  • The patient was obese and had a history of occupational coal mining, contributing to his COPD.
  • The herniation occurred following trauma.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) imaging was instrumental in confirming the diagnosis of lung herniation.
  • The case highlights the diagnostic utility of CT in identifying this rare pathology.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering lung herniation in patients with relevant risk factors presenting with respiratory or chest wall symptoms.
  • Radiological imaging, particularly CT, plays a critical role in the timely and accurate diagnosis of lung herniation.
  • Further research into risk factors and optimal management strategies for lung herniation is warranted.