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CT diagnosis of acquired intercostal lung herniation
M A Sadler1, R S Shapiro, J Wagreich
1Department of Radiology, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York 10029, USA.
Clinical Imaging
|March 1, 1997
Insights
Intercostal lung herniation, a rare condition, occurs after chest trauma or procedures. Computed tomography is the best imaging method for diagnosing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Thoracic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Intercostal lung herniation is an uncommon condition.
- It typically results from chest wall trauma or complications from chest tube placement.
- Diagnosis relies heavily on advanced imaging techniques.
Observation:
- This report details two distinct cases of acquired intercostal lung herniation.
- The cases highlight the varied etiologies and presentations of this rare condition.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for visualizing intercostal lung herniations.
- The herniation occurs through defects in the intercostal spaces.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis through CT is crucial for appropriate management.
- Understanding the causes aids in preventing and treating this rare complication.
- Further case studies may refine diagnostic and treatment protocols.
Abstract:
Intercostal lung herniation is a rare complication of trauma, best demonstrated by computed tomography. Most intercostal lung herniations are the result of direct trauma to the chest wall or occur at sites of prior percutaneously placed chest tubes. We present two cases of acquired intercostal lung herniation.