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
7th & 8th Rib intercostal muscle tear with hematoma and lung herniation
Intercostal hernia repaired with interrupted prolene sutures
Post operative decrease in Flank discolouration
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
MS (General Surgery), MCh (CVTS)
Consultant Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeon
About Author –
Dr. Siva Prasad Goud,Â
MBBS, DNB (CVTS), Robotic & Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeon,
Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad
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