Imaging the Post-Thoracotomy Patient. Anatomic Changes and Postoperative Complications.

Jeffrey B. Alpert; Myrna C.B. Godoy; Patricia M. deGroot; Mylene T. Truong; Jane P. Ko

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2013.08.008

Imaging the Post-Thoracotomy Patient. Anatomic Changes and Postoperative Complications.

Jeffrey B. Alpert, Myrna C.B. Godoy, Patricia M. deGroot, Mylene T. Truong, Jane P. Ko

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Abstract

Thoracotomy with lung resection produces postoperative changes that can be challenging for the radiologist. Complications related to anatomic and physiologic changes, infection, and breakdown of surgical anastomoses can significantly increase morbidity and mortality. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of serious postoperative complications is essential.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	85-103
Number of pages	19
Journal	Radiologic Clinics of North America
Volume	52
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2013.08.008
State	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Bronchopleural fistula
Empyema
Lobectomy
Pneumonectomy
Postoperative complications
Postpneumonectomy
Thoracotomy

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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