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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

Keywords

  • hernia
  • lungs
  • thoracic surgery

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