Left common basal pyramid torsion following left upper lobectomy/segmentectomy

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2015 May;23(4):474-7. doi: 10.1177/0218492314540669. Epub 2014 Jun 19.

Abstract

Lobar or segmental lung torsion is a severe complication of lung resection. To the best of our knowledge, common basal pyramid torsion has never been reported. We describe a case of left basal pyramid torsion after left upper lobectomy and superior segmentectomy, which was successfully treated by thoracoscopic surgery.

Keywords: Angioplasty; lung neoplasms; pneumonectomy; postoperative complications; reoperation; torsion abnormality.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / etiology
  • Lung Diseases / pathology*
  • Lung Diseases / surgery
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Pneumonectomy / adverse effects*
  • Pneumonectomy / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation / methods
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*
  • Torsion Abnormality / etiology
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery*