Mediastinal displacement to the sound side following pneumonectomy. A case report.
Following pneumonectomy, it is usual to see a degree of mediastinal displacement in the direction of the empty cavity. In the present case however, the displacement was towards the sound side. Description and management of this situation is presented.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography