[Pulmonary torsion of the right superior lobe: an unusual complication secondary to surgery].
Pulmonary torsion is a serious complication consisting of the rotation of the pulmonary parenchyma upon its vascular pedicle. Torsion is usually related to lung surgery and may lead to death. Early diagnosis allows for the rapid treatment that is essential for preventing death and decreasing associated complications.
Galant
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J
Departamento de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Juan, Alicante.
Martí-Bonmatí
L
L
Paniagua
M
M
Baswitch
V
V
Crespo
C
C
González
I
I
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
Torsión pulmonar del lóbulo superior derecho: una complicación inusual secundaria a cirugía.