Extrathoracic herniation of the lung with a review of the literature
- 1 January 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The British Journal of Radiology
- Vol. 67 (793) , 94-96
- https://doi.org/10.1259/0007-1285-67-793-94
Abstract
A case of extrathoracic herniation of the lung is described together with the radiological findings in this condition including the role of computed tomography (CT) in its management. In addition a review of the literature is presented which outlines the incidence, classification and clinical features of lung herniae. Some reference is made to possible methods of treatment.Keywords
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