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A severe cough caused a 53-year-old patient with COPD and pneumonia to rupture intercostal muscles. Lung tissue herniated, requiring two surgeries and a mesh implant for repair.

Keywords:

COPD Hemoptysis Intercostal muscle rupture Intrathoracic pressure Lung herniation

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Presents a rare case of severe respiratory distress in a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and acute pneumonia.
Highlights the potential complications arising from severe coughing fits in patients with compromised respiratory function.

Observation:

A 53-year-old male patient experienced sudden, severe right-sided chest pain and hemoptysis following an intense coughing episode.
Clinical and radiological evaluations revealed a significant rupture of the right intercostal muscles.

Findings:

Herniation of the right lower lung lobe into the subcutaneous tissue and below the latissimus dorsi muscle was confirmed.
The patient underwent two surgical interventions, including a mesh insertion, to address the extensive muscle rupture and lung herniation.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical importance of managing severe coughing in COPD patients to prevent potentially devastating thoracic complications.
Illustrates a unique presentation of traumatic chest wall injury secondary to forceful coughing, necessitating specialized surgical management.
Suggests the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding the risk of intercostal muscle rupture and lung herniation in patients with severe respiratory disease.