| Literature DB >> 18453304 |
Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar1, Philipp Attanasio, Frank Detterbeck.
Abstract
We present a case of disruption of the cartilage of the costal margin resulting in herniation of abdominal contents across the diaphragm into the chest and across a gap between the ribs into the subcutaneous tissues. The literature on this condition and its management is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18453304
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am Surg ISSN: 0003-1348 Impact factor: 0.688