Acquired intercostal lung herniation: conservative management may lead to continuation of symptoms and other adverse consequence
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-019-01156-w
Abstract: Background It is quite rare for lung to herniate between a patient’s ribs, most often seen after surgery; it is, however, also rarely seen in other situations, notably during coughing fits situations such as coughing… read more here.
Keywords: lung herniation; management; conservative management; intercostal lung ... See more keywords
Lung Herniation and Torsion Contributing to Persistent RV Dysfunction after Heart-Lung Transplant
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.883
Abstract: Purpose Lung herniation and torsion are rare and life-threatening complications post-lung transplant, resulting in vascular compromise, airway obstruction and eventual necrosis. Timely diagnosis is imperative as delays can potentiate ischemia of the lung tissue, increasing… read more here.
Keywords: herniation torsion; lung; lung herniation; heart ... See more keywords
Spontaneous Lung Herniation Through the Chest Wall.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usx063
Abstract: A 71-yr-old male with a medical history significant for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presented to emergency department for worsening cough, right-sided pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnea. This was the patient's third visit to the emergency… read more here.
Keywords: lung herniation; spontaneous lung; herniation; chest wall ... See more keywords