title: Radiologic findings of lung lobe torsion in reconstructed multidetector computed tomography image lead to early detection.
abstract: Torsion of the remaining lung lobe after lobectomy is a rare complication, and sometimes, diagnosis can be difficult. But early detection is important to prevent resection and fatal complication. We present a case of left lower lobe torsion with reconstructed image of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings, which propose a possibility of early detection on retrospective review after surgical reduction. Multiplanar reconstruction of MDCT image, 3-dimensional CT angiography, and CT bronchography could provide important diagnostic clues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Hoon
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Ji Eun
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Nam
authors.forename: Kyu Ok
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Choe
authors.forename: Byoung Wook
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Jin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hur
authors.forename: Hye-Jeong
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Hua Sun
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D001995:Bronchography / Q000379:methods; D018278:Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery