An unusual case of lung torsion.
We report a case of complete torsion of the right lung induced by transthoracic needle biopsy. While a delay in diagnosis occurred, viability of the torsed lung was maintained, thereby allowing for effective surgical repair.
Fogarty
J P
JP
Department of Medicine, Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY, USA.
Dudek
G
G
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000209:etiology