Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Lung hernias are a rare entity that results from the protrusion of part of the lung parenchyma through the rib cage. It can occur after trauma or as a post-surgical iatrogenic, but is even less common when it occurs spontaneously. Clinically, the most common symptom is chest pain, sometimes with the presence of a hematoma at the site, so clinicians should be aware of these signs and symptoms, even though they are nonspecific.
Authors: Pulmonology Service, Local Health Unit of Leiria, Rua das Olhalvas, Pousos, 2410-197 Leiria, Portugal., Amorim D
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409902726