| Autor: |
Pirjavec, Aleksandra, Lulić, Igor, Ković, I., Zelić, Marko |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
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| Zdroj: |
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 37(3) |
| ISSN: |
0304-4602 |
| Popis: |
Introduction: Pathological pulmonary hernia is a rare clinical entity which can be caused by malignancies. Clinical Picture: A 72-year-old female presented with a painful bulge in the left 4th intercostal space. Chest radiography and computed tomography demonstrated a left pulmonary hernia, pleural effusion and destruction of ribs. Treatment: The hernia sac was excised and a part of the chest wall was resected with reconstruction of residual defect. Outcome: The patient died 2 years after the treatment. Conclusions: A multidisciplinary approach involving various medical specialists may offer patients with pathological pulmonary hernia remarkable palliation and better quality of life. Key words: Palliative care, Surgical flaps, Surgical mesh |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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