A RARE COMPLICATION OF VATS: ACQUIRED INTERCOSTAL LUNG HERNIATION
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Serkan Uysal
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0000-0002-1152-2854
Türkiye
Yiğit Yılmaz
0000-0001-6502-9072
Türkiye
Ulaş Kumbasar
0000-0003-0616-1326
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 12, 2026
Submission Date
November 28, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 2, 2026
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Year 2026 Volume: 28 Number: 2