Spontaneous middle lobe torsion: An institutional case series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lobar torsion is a rare occurrence in which a portion of the lung is twisted on its bronchovascular pedicle. The vast majority are observed in the acute postoperative period often following right upper lobectomy. Spontaneous middle lobe torsion independent of pulmonary resection is exceptionally rarer; fewer than 15 cases have been recorded. We present an institutional case series of 2 patients postorthotopic liver transplantation who developed spontaneous middle lobe torsion due to large pleural effusions.

Methods

We provide the medical course as well as intraoperative techniques for our 2 patients along with a review of the literature.

Results

Both patients in this case series underwent orthotopic liver transplant complicated postoperatively by a large pul

SUBMITTER: Donato BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10405155 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature