Congenital and acquired lung hernias

J Thorac Imaging. 1996 Winter;11(1):75-82. doi: 10.1097/00005382-199601110-00008.

Abstract

Lung hernia is defined as a protrusion of lung parenchyma beyond the confines of the musculoskeletal thorax. Lung hernias can be classified according to location (i.e., cervical, thoracic, or diaphragmatic) and etiology. Approximately 80% of reported cases of lung hernia are acquired, usually related to trauma or surgery. Symptoms are few, infrequent, and vague. A painless, local, and inconstant bulging is evident on physical examination. The diagnosis of a lung herniation is accomplished using chest radiographs in the most cases. Surgery is usually reserved for large hernias or incarcerated hernias.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hernia / classification
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Hernia / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / classification
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Thorax / anatomy & histology