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Extrathoracic herniation of a lung bulla through a tube thoracostomy site

Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Teaching Hospital, D Blok, Maltepe, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey

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We report a case of lung bulla herniation occurring two years after a tube thoracostomy application due to pneumothorax. A new bulla can develop or a pre-existing bulla can herniate through a weak part of thoracic wall, a tube thoracostomy site as in our case. Diagnostic and radiological features of this uncommon case are described.

Key Words: Bulla; Lung herniation; Tube thoracostomy