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Respir Care
; 58(10): e119-22, 2013 Oct.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23362166
RESUMEN
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.