Right middle lobe torsion: evaluation with CT angiography

Emerg Radiol. 2009 Sep;16(5):387-9. doi: 10.1007/s10140-008-0774-6. Epub 2008 Nov 4.

Abstract

A case of right middle lobe torsion occurring after a right upper lobectomy is described. HR-CT angiography was successful in identifying the obstructed right middle lobe bronchus and the avascular nature of the infected and displaced right middle lobe. This detailed information, obtainable from present day multislice HR-CT scanners with the right CT protocols, seems to diminish the need for further confirmation by other methods.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchi*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging*