RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spontaneous Pulmonary Hernia: A Case Report
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP e119
OP e122
DO 10.4187/respcare.02125
VO 58
IS 10
A1 Gómez, Pablo Edgardo
A1 Ferreiro, Sebastián
A1 Esteban, Soledad M
A1 Fodor, Rodrigo
A1 Palavecino, Marcelo E
A1 Rios, Fernando G
YR 2013
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/58/10/e119.abstract
AB Hernia is defined as the protrusion of a totally or partially displaced organ from its normal visceral cavity. Most hernias occur at the level of the abdominal wall, because of a muscular defect. Pulmonary hernias are extremely rare and can be congenital or acquired. We present a 64-year-old patient who developed a spontaneous pulmonary hernia after a severe coughing episode. We describe the clinical features, diagnosis, and successful treatment.