Authors: M AbuGazala A Ratnayake S AbuGazala M Bala
Publish Date: 2012/02/22
Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 415-418
Abstract
We present a 59yearold male patient with a very rare combination of a coughrelated stress fracture of the ninth rib and herniation through the diaphragm and abdominal wall to the subcutaneous tissue of the chest wall We suggest thoracotomy through the affected intercostal defect as a surgical approach The diaphragm chest wall and abdominal tears were repaired separately and the abdominal wall was reinforced with mesh Technical aspects were discussed
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