Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia: imaging aspects in three cases

Abstract

Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia is uncommon and mostly related to blunt or penetrating trauma. We report three similar cases of cough-induced transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia, highlighting the anatomic findings obtained with different imaging modalities (radiography, ultrasonography, CT, and magnetic resonance) in each of the cases.

Keywords

• Hernia diafragmatica
• Radiografia
• Ultrassonografia
• Tomografia
• Imagem por ressonancia magnetica