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Introducción: La hernia pulmonar espontánea es una entidad muy poco frecuente. Corresponde a la protrusión del parénquima pulmonar y pleura a través de un defecto de la pared torácica. Está causado por el aumento de la presión intratorácica asociado a la debilidad de la pared. Caso Clínico: Presentamos el caso de un paciente asmático con diagnóstico de hernia pulmonar espontánea de la pared torácica y su resolución quirúrgica. El tratamiento varía según el caso y no existe consenso respecto al manejo conservador vs quirúrgico ni respecto a la técnica quirúrgica a utilizar.
Introduction: Spontaneous pulmonary hernia is a very rare entity. It corresponds to the protrusion of the lung parenchyma and pleura through a chest wall defect. It is caused by increased intrathoracic pressure associated with wall weakness. Case Report: We present the case of an asthmatic patient diagnosed with spontaneous pulmonary hernia of the chest wall and its surgical resolution. Treatment varies according to the case and there is no consensus regarding conservative vs. surgical management or the surgical technique to be used.
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Spontaneous pulmonary hernia (SPH) is a rare condition. We report a case secondary to extreme coughing and COVID-19 infection. The patient displayed several clinical features typical of this diagnosis; difficult to manage pain on coughing, flank haematoma and bulging of the chest wall on coughing. Clinicians should be aware of the risk factors and clinical features of SPH to aid diagnosis of this rare condition.
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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.
