Posterior lung herniation after a coughing spell: a case report
Kenneth M Jastrow1, Danny Chu, Dawn Jaroszewski
1Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E, DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA. fbakaeen@bcm.edu.
Cases Journal
|January 28, 2009
Summary
Spontaneous posterior lung hernias are extremely rare. This case study details a 72-year-old male experiencing this unusual condition following severe coughing, including its evaluation and surgical treatment.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pulmonology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Lung hernias are uncommon, typically resulting from trauma or surgery.
- Spontaneous lung hernias are exceptionally rare and previously only documented anteriorly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of spontaneous posterior lung hernia.
- To describe the diagnostic and surgical management of this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 72-year-old male with spontaneous posterior lung hernia.
- Review of diagnostic evaluations.
- Surgical intervention and literature review.
Main Results:
- A spontaneous posterior lung hernia was successfully diagnosed and surgically treated.
- The patient's condition was successfully managed through surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Spontaneous posterior lung hernias, though rare, can occur, even posteriorly.
- This case highlights the importance of considering unusual diagnoses in respiratory emergencies.
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