Spontaneous middle lobe torsion secondary to pleural effusion

Chest. 2009 Jul;136(1):281-283. doi: 10.1378/chest.08-2373.

Abstract

Pulmonary torsion is very rare, and usually occurs following lung resection. We report a case of spontaneous middle lobe torsion in a patient presenting with a right pleural effusion. The condition was treated by lobectomy through a totally thoracoscopic approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Effusion / complications*
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / surgery
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / etiology*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery