Hérnia traumática do pulmão

Hérnia traumática do pulmão

Traumatic lung herniation is an unusual clinical problem. We present a case of a large left post-traumatic lung hernia on the left, anterior, second intercostal space following blunt chest trauma. An important factor in the etiology of these lesions is the relative lack of muscular support of the an...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Antonio Marsico, Carlos Henrique Ribeiro Boasquevisque, Gustavo Lucas Loureiro, Rodrigo Felipe Marques, Antonio Miraldi Clemente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Series:Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
Subjects:
Hernia
Intercostal muscles
Thoracic injuries
Contusions
Lung Injury
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69912011000100014&lng=en&tlng=en
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Summary:Traumatic lung herniation is an unusual clinical problem. We present a case of a large left post-traumatic lung hernia on the left, anterior, second intercostal space following blunt chest trauma. An important factor in the etiology of these lesions is the relative lack of muscular support of the anterior part of the chest. This report describes the diagnosis and management of a post-traumatic lung hernia.
ISSN:1809-4546

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