Diaphragmatic rupture and right ipsilateral intercostal hernia in chronic cough

CONCLUSION: These two parietal complications of chronic cough should be considered in case of intercostal flap or acute respiratory distress. Surgery must then be carried out as a matter of urgency to reduce the content of the hernias and treat the musculoaponeurotic dehiscent orifices.PMID:35570035 | DOI:10.1016/j.rmr.2022.04.003

Source: Revue des Maladies Respiratoires - May 15, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: E Cloche G Dessertenne J-C Callahan F Pinquie J Barbieux Source Type: research