Detorsion of the Pulmonary Torsion: A Rare Post-thoracotomy Complication

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. e62-e63
Author(s):  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Xintao Chen ◽  
Zhidan Ding ◽  
Yin Li ◽  
Jianjun Qin
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Torsion

scholarly journals Lobar torsion after thoracoscopic esophagectomy, and prevention method to detect its incidence during the operation

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka Miyawaki ◽  
Yasuaki Nakajima ◽  
Yutaka Tokairin ◽  
Kenro Kawada ◽  
Taichi Ogo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Resection ◽  
Middle Lobe ◽  
Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy ◽  
Fatal Complication ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Urgent Surgery ◽  
Right Middle Lobe ◽  
Prevention Method ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion ◽  
The Right

Abstract Introduction: Lobar torsion is a rare but fatal complication, with such cases being mostly treated with pulmonary resection. Only a few cases of pulmonary torsion following esophagectomy have thus far been reported, and all cases occurred subsequent to transthoracic esophagectomy. Case presentation: We herein present the case of a patient with the right middle lobe torsion after thoracoscopic esophagectomy in a 64-year-old male.As the patient exhibited a hemodynamically unstable condition immediately after surgery and bronchoscopy and computed tomography revealed right middle lobe torsion, urgent surgery was performed.As torsion of right middle lobe was confirmed during a second operation, repositioning for torsion was performed. Fortunately, right middle lobe was aerated and exhibited a good complexion immediately after repositioning; therefore, pneumonectomy was not performed. Conclusion: Because it is difficult to observe the process of reinflation of a collapsed lung under direct vision in order to prevent lobar torsion when performing thoracoscopic esophagectomy, it is imperative to confirm the patency of the proximal bronchi during the operation using bronchoscopy.

Prophylactic middle lobe fixation for postoperative pulmonary torsion

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiko Higashiyama ◽  
Toshiteru Tokunaga ◽  
Takashi Kusu ◽  
Hiroto Ishida ◽  
Jiro Okami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle Lobe ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion

Total Pulmonary Torsion Without Vascular Compromise—

Angiology ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 529-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Callol ◽  
V. Navarro ◽  
A. Galvez ◽  
J. Boned ◽  
C. Sevillano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Compromise ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion

scholarly journals Massive cerebral infarction after completion pneumonectomy for pulmonary torsion.

Thorax ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 1274-1275 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Hendriks ◽  
P Van Schil ◽  
W De Backer ◽  
E Hauben ◽  
R Vanmaele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Completion Pneumonectomy ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion

Recognizing Pulmonary Torsion

CHEST Journal ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 444-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Porfirio Cervantes-Perez
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Torsion

scholarly journals Pulmonary torsion following left upper lobectomy-recovery without thoracotomy; a case report.

1993 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 727-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eisuke Takahashi ◽  
Yasushi Matsushima ◽  
Haruhiko Nakamura ◽  
Tatsurou Odaka ◽  
Haruya Koshiishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Left Upper Lobectomy ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion

The bronchoscopic findings and surgical technique of pulmonary torsion

ASVIDE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 596-596
Author(s):  
Kazu Shiomi ◽  
Keishi Yamashita ◽  
Masayasu Arai ◽  
Sohei Ito ◽  
Syoko Hayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Pulmonary Torsion

Recognizing Pulmonary Torsion

CHEST Journal ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
Robert M. Shorr ◽  
Aurelio Rodriguez
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Torsion
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