Abstract:Spontaneous lung and bowel hernias are infrequent structural defects secondary to conditions that usually follow bouts of excessive straining. These two conditions have been individually well documented in the literature; however, there are seldom reports of this combination of defects. Here, we describe the case of a 69-year-old man diagnosed with combined spontaneous lung and colon herniation following an episode of severe coughing due to uncontrolled asthma. Early recognition and prompt treatment should be … Show more
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