Abstract: Thoracic hernias are characterized through either protrusion of the thoracic contents out of their ordinary anatomical confines or extension of the abdominal contents inside the thorax. Thoracic hernias can be either congenital or acquired in etiology. They are able to arise at the level of the thoracic inlet, chest wall or diaphragm. Thoracic hernias can be symptomatic or fortuitously observed on imaging received for other indicators. Headaches of thoracic hernias include incarceration, trauma and strangulation with necrosis. More than one imaging modalities are available to evaluate thoracic hernias. Radiographs generally offer the first clue to the diagnosis. Higher gastrointestinal radiography can perceive bowel herniation and associated complications. CT and once in a while MR can be useful for further assessment of these abnormalities, appropriately figuring out the kind of hernia, its contents, associated complications, and offer a roadmap for surgical planning. In this article, we review the one-of-a-kind forms of thoracic hernias and the position of imaging within the assessment of these hernias.
Keywords: Thoracic hernias, thoracic contents, etiology, thoracic inlet.
Title: A review of types and complications of thoracic hernias on imaging
Author: Dr Xu HaiBo, Dr. Mohammed Sameer
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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