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