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This case aims to highlight the challenges and treatment of a traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.

March 23, 2026Respiratory Medicine Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Painful large traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia

ECEmilie CastermansUniversité Libre de Bruxelles AAApostolos C. AgrafiotisUniversité Libre de Bruxelles MBMarie BruyneelUniversité Libre de Bruxelles

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This case aims to highlight the challenges and treatment of a traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia.
Conducted a chest CT scan to diagnose lung herniation and rib fractures.
Performed surgical reconstruction using a Ventralight® prosthesis.
Executed the surgery via thoracotomy.
Identified a large lung herniation measuring 9 x 4.5 x 9 cm.
Noted rib fractures from ribs 6 to 11 on the right side.
Achieved significant reduction in chest pain post-surgery.

Abstract

We present a case of traumatic intercostal pulmonary hernia that occurred following a fall. The patient had been experiencing pain for months prior to diagnosis. A chest CT scan revealed a large lung herniation measuring 9 x 4.5 x 9 cm between ribs 8 and 9, as well as fractures to ribs 6 to 11 on the right. Surgical reconstruction of the chest wall using a Ventralight® prosthesis was performed via thoracotomy. The clinical course was favourable, with a significant decrease in chest pain.

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