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Resection of supernumerary intrathoracic rib using robotic-assisted video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

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A supernumerary intrathoracic rib is a very rare congenital thoracic abnormality that is typically a benign incidental finding. However, in rare cases, they may cause pain, pneumothorax, and injury to surrounding viscus. We report a case of a supernumerary intrathoracic rib causing increasing chest pain diagnosed by computed tomography using three-dimensional reconstructions. The patient underwent robotic-assisted video-assisted thoracoscopic resection of the intrathoracic rib located in her left thorax. The rib was resected without complication, and the patient was discharged from the telemetry unit on post-operative day two. Upon discharge, there was complete resolution of her preoperative symptoms.

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  1. University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA

    Garrett Coyan & Emmanuel Daon

  2. Mid America Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA

    Emmanuel Daon

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Coyan, G., Daon, E. Resection of supernumerary intrathoracic rib using robotic-assisted video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Surg Radiol Anat 38, 415–417 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-015-1574-9

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