Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst due to thoracic trauma
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, vol.24, no.1, pp.95-97, 2016 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1177/0218492315595333
- Journal Name: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.95-97
- Keywords: Cysts, Lung injury, Nonpenetrating, Thoracic injuries, Wounds
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
© 2014 SAGE Publications.Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst is uncommon and usually regresses spontaneously with conservative treatment. In rare cases, surgical intervention may be necessary. A pseudocyst may be treated surgically to prevent potential complications if the patient undergoes a thoracotomy for another reason. We present a patient with hemopneumothorax and traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst after a motor vehicle accident, who was operated on electively due to massive air leak.