Transdiaphragmatic Intercostal Herniation following Blunt Trauma

Intercostal herniation is very rarely and sporadically reported in the literature. Intercostal hernia can occur following blunt trauma and may be associated with rib fractures. We present a case of a patient who presented with rib fractures, diaphragmatic rupture, and intrathoracic herniation of abd...

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Main Authors: Debkumar Sarkar, Melissa Warta, Jason Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/502765