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.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 09, 2009
Accepted:
October 9,
2009
Received:
August 18,
2009
Footnotes
☆The authors have no potential conflicts of interest to declare.
☆☆This article has not been presented.
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