Re-thoracoscopic surgery for middle lobe torsion after right upper lobectomy

Ho Kyung Sung, Hyun Koo Kim, Young Ho Choi

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    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 languageEnglish
    Article numberezs214
    Pages (from-to)582-583
    Number of pages2
    JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
    Volume42
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012 Sept

    Keywords

    • Lobar torsion
    • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery
    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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