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Spontaneous pulmonary torsion.

R M Shorr, A Rodriguez

    Chest
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    A patient developed lung complications after amputation due to sepsis. Doctors discovered a rare 180-degree lung torsion during surgery, but the patient ultimately succumbed to sepsis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Surgical Complications

    Background:

    • Sepsis following amputation can lead to severe systemic complications.
    • Pulmonary complications like atelectasis and pneumonia are known risks in critically ill patients.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with persistent left pulmonary atelectasis and pneumonia post-above-knee amputation.
    • Symptoms did not resolve with repeated bronchoscopies, indicating an unusual underlying cause.

    Findings:

    • Surgical exploration revealed a 180-degree torsion of the left lung, a rare anatomical anomaly.
    • The torsion likely contributed to the persistent pulmonary issues.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights lung torsion as a rare but critical complication following major surgery and sepsis.
  • Early recognition and surgical intervention for lung torsion may be crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Severe hip osteomyelitis was a probable contributing factor to the fatal sepsis.