AN UNUSUAL CASE OF LUNG TORSION

Authors
FOGARTY JP DUDEK G
Citation
Jp. Fogarty et G. Dudek, AN UNUSUAL CASE OF LUNG TORSION, Chest, 108(2), 1995, pp. 575-578
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
Chest → ACNP
ISSN journal
00123692
Volume
108
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
575 - 578
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3692(1995)108:2<575:AUCOLT>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
We report a case of complete torsion of the right lung induced by tran sthoracic needle biopsy. While a delay in diagnosis occurred, viabilit y of the torsed lung was maintained, thereby allowing for effective su rgical repair.