Chronic cough causing unexpected diaphragmatic hernia and chest wall rupture

Cough is a defense mechanism for airway protection and is associated with multiple systemic complications such as ribs fracture. Diaphragmatic rupture is commonly caused by blunt or penetrating trauma. We presented a case of a 72-year-old female with a 1-year history of chronic cough, not responding...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 15 - 18
Main Authors Farinacci-Vilaró, Marlene, Gerena-Montano, Luis, Nieves-Figueroa, Hector, Garcia-Puebla, Juan, Fernández, Ricardo, Hernández, Ricardo, Fernández, Rosangela, González, Modesto, Quintana, Cid
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier 01.01.2020
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Summary:Cough is a defense mechanism for airway protection and is associated with multiple systemic complications such as ribs fracture. Diaphragmatic rupture is commonly caused by blunt or penetrating trauma. We presented a case of a 72-year-old female with a 1-year history of chronic cough, not responding to medical management. Imaging showing abdominal herniation into the thoracic cavity and rib fracture due to diaphragmatic and chest wall rupture. Abdominal herniation and diaphragmatic rupture were repaired through surgery allowing resolution of symptoms. This is a life-threatening condition with a high-mortality rate in which early diagnosis and repair are desirable. Therefore, awareness of this uncommon complication of cough should be acknowledged.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2019.10.010