Left Lung Torsion: Complication of Lobar Resection for an Early Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma
Joint Authors
Moussaly, Elias
Nabagiez, John P.
Mansour, Wissam
Maroun, Rabih
Abou Yassine, Ali
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lobar torsion is a fatal but fortunately rare occurrence following lung resection.
Early clinical signs and radiographic features may be nonspecific resulting in diagnostic delay.
A high index of suspicion is vital for early diagnosis and intervention to avoid further parenchymal necrosis and deadly gangrene.
We report a case of left lower lobe torsion in a 76-year-old female following elective upper lobectomy for underlying lung adenocarcinoma.
Diagnosis was made following highly suggestive radiographic findings prompting bronchoscopy and revision thoracotomy.
An emergency detorsion failed to restore lung viability and was followed by completion pneumonectomy.
The patient recovered and was discharged on the seventh postoperative day.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mansour, Wissam& Moussaly, Elias& Abou Yassine, Ali& Nabagiez, John P.& Maroun, Rabih. 2016. Left Lung Torsion: Complication of Lobar Resection for an Early Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mansour, Wissam…[et al.]. Left Lung Torsion: Complication of Lobar Resection for an Early Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mansour, Wissam& Moussaly, Elias& Abou Yassine, Ali& Nabagiez, John P.& Maroun, Rabih. Left Lung Torsion: Complication of Lobar Resection for an Early Stage Lung Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100457
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100457