Lung torsion — a rare postoperative complication
| Autor: | D. Banzer, D.-R. Meyer, Reimer Andresen, T. Kniffert |
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| Rok vydání: | 1997 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Lung Radiological and Ultrasound Technology business.industry Radiography Torsion (gastropod) Postoperative complication General Medicine respiratory system respiratory tract diseases body regions Lower lobe medicine.anatomical_structure biological sciences otorhinolaryngologic diseases medicine Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Radiology Chest surgery Differential diagnosis business Complication |
| Zdroj: | Acta Radiologica. 38:243-245 |
| ISSN: | 0284-1851 |
| Popis: | Lung or lobe torsion is a rare condition that must be included in the differential diagnosis when a partial or complete shadow is detected on the lung. We report a case of this rare complication after chest surgery. the bedside radiograph provided initial evidence of torsion. CT verified the diagnosis of lower lobe torsion. Prompt recognition and intervention is imperative in order to save the affected lung |
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