Lung lobe torsion following lobectomy.
Three cases of postoperative pulmonary lobe torsion were reported. Two of three showed hemorrhagic infarctions, and as a result underwent rethoracotomies and removal of the affected lobes. From these experiences, we consider that computed tomography (CT) and bronchofiberscopic examinations are useful for the diagnosis of advanced torsion.
Shirakusa
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Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Japan.
Motonaga
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Takada
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Sakuragi
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Dan
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation; D014102:Torsion Abnormality