Abstract
Idiopathic/spontaneous abdominal Intercostal hernia is rare. Intercostal hernia is commonly associated with trauma or following thoracic surgery. Depending on aetiology, they are classified as acquired or congenital. Intercostal hernias without any aetiological factors are rare. Herewith, we present a case report of 69 years old male with spontaneous idiopathic abdominal intercostal hernia.
Keywords: Idiopathic, abdominal, intercostal hernia.
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Corresponding Author
Girish D Bakhshi
Dept of General Surgery, Grant government Medical College & Sir J.J.Gruop of Hospitals,
Byculla, Mumbai-08
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i6.124
