Primary Lung Hernia After Blunt Chest Trauma: Chest Wall Repair Strategies

Leonid A. Belyayev*, William J. Parker, Emad S. Madha, Elliot M. Jessie, Matthew J. Bradley

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Lung herniation is a rare pathology seen after trauma. A case of acquired lung hernia is presented after blunt thoracic trauma that was repaired primarily. Surgical management and decision-making for this process are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2073-2075
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Surgeon
Volume89
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • hernia
  • lungs
  • thoracic surgery

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