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Intercostal Hernia Repair (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)

Intercostal Hernia Repair (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery)

Background

A 54 year old man presented with left flank ecchymosis (Grey turner sign) and left anterolateral chest wall tenderness. No history of trauma or recent major illness. Recent history of severe non-productive cough.

Diagnosis & Treatment

CT scan revealed left lung herniation through 7th and 8th rib space. Intercostal repair done by Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Patient at presentation

Patient at presentation

7th & 8th Rib intercostal muscle tear with hematoma and lung herniation

7th & 8th Rib intercostal muscle tear with hematoma and lung herniation

Intercostal hernia repaired with interrupted prolene sutures

Intercostal hernia repaired with interrupted prolene sutures

Post operative decrease in Flank discolouration

Post operative decrease in Flank discolouration

Post operative decrease in Flank discolouration

Pt discharged on POD 4 with stable hemodynamics

Pt discharged on POD 4 with stable hemodynamics

About Author –

Dr. Balasubramoniam K R, Consultant Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals - Hyderabad
MS (General Surgery), MCh (CTVS)

Dr. Balasubramoniam K R

Dr. Balasubramoniam K R

MS (General Surgery), MCh (CVTS)
Consultant Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeon

About Author –

Dr. Siva Prasad Goud, 
MBBS, DNB (CVTS), Robotic & Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeon,
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad

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