Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia due to chronic cough

Intercostal transdiaphragmatic hernia is a rarely reported lesion. Trauma is the commonest cause. We report a 75-year-old man who presented with transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia due to chronic cough. He recovered after surgical repair.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of gastroenterology 2006-03, Vol.25 (2), p.92-93
Hauptverfasser:	Khan, A S, Bakhshi, G D, Khan, A A, Kerkar, P B, Chavan, P R, Sarangi, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Chronic Disease Cough - complications Hernia, Diaphragmatic - etiology Humans Male
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Zusammenfassung:	Intercostal transdiaphragmatic hernia is a rarely reported lesion. Trauma is the commonest cause. We report a 75-year-old man who presented with transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia due to chronic cough. He recovered after surgical repair.
ISSN:	0254-8860