author = {Dubhashi, Siddharth. and Kumar, Atri.}, title = {{Spontaneous intercostal hernia: A rare occurrence}}, journal ={Archives of International Surgery}, volume ={9}, number ={4}, pages = {120-122}, doi = {10.4103/ais.ais_19_20}, year = {2019}, abstract ={ Intercostal hernias can occur with or without diaphragmatic defects. This is a case of a spontaneous intercostal hernia in a 55-year-old diabetic, with a defect in the right 8th intercostal space, along with an asymptomatic umbilical hernia. After CT imaging, the patient was managed with a tension-free mesh repair. A high index of clinical suspicion is warranted in all cases presenting with palpable reducible chest wall swelling. The occurrence of a spontaneous intercostal hernia is rare and hence reported. }, URL ={https://www.archintsurg.org/article.asp?issn=2278-9596;year=2019;volume=9;issue=4;spage=120;epage=122;aulast=Dubhashi;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.archintsurg.org/article.asp?issn=2278-9596;year=2019;volume=9;issue=4;spage=120;epage=122;aulast=Dubhashi;t=6} }