Abstract
After pulmonary resection, lobar torsion is a rare but potentially serious complication. The reported occurrence rate is 0.089-0.3%. Generally, management for this condition is exploration through 'open technique' thoracotomy with the resection of the affected lobe. A 68-year old male was diagnosed with right middle lobe torsion 1 day after a video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) right upper lobectomy. A second VATS right middle lobectomy was successfully performed through the same incisions. The careful follow-up and the prompt detection of lobar torsion using the VATS approach lead to a satisfactory outcome.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | ezs214 |
| Pages (from-to) | 582-583 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 Sep |
Keywords
- Lobar torsion
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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Sung, H. K., Kim, H. K., & Choi, Y. H. (2012). Re-thoracoscopic surgery for middle lobe torsion after right upper lobectomy. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, 42(3), 582-583. [ezs214]. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezs214