A simple reproducible method of preventing lobar torsion.
Torsion of remaining lobes after pulmonary resection is a potentially serious complication with high reported morbidity and mortality. A range of additional procedures has been described, we have used a simple, effective, quick and easy to reproduce minor procedure to prevents torsion.
Purohit
Manoj
M
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK. drpurohitm@yahoo.com
Zacharias
Joseph
J
D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000517:prevention & control*