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Intercostal Lung Hernia Following Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Reconstruction.

Matthew N Marturano¹, Jordan N Robinson¹, Sharbel A Elhage¹

¹Department of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.

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|March 25, 2022

Summary

A rare intercostal lung hernia complicated a Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) breast reconstruction. Early recognition is crucial to prevent serious complications like flap loss.

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deep inferior epigastric perforator hernia plastic surgery reconstruction

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Area of Science:

Thoracic surgery
Plastic surgery
Medical imaging

Background:

Acquired lung hernias involve lung protrusion beyond thoracic boundaries, often due to trauma or surgery.
Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) breast reconstruction is a common procedure following mastectomy.

Observation:

A 40-year-old woman developed severe chest pain, dyspnea, and chest swelling post-DIEP reconstruction.
CT angiography revealed an intercostal right lung hernia, with suspected incarceration.

Findings:

The patient required emergent surgery to reduce the lung hernia.
The breast reconstruction flap was nonviable and removed, but the patient recovered well post-operatively.

Implications:

This case highlights intercostal lung hernia as a novel complication of DIEP breast reconstruction.
Prompt diagnosis and management are essential to mitigate risks such as flap ischemia and loss.