Abstract
The association between a spontaneous pneumothorax and an azygos lobe is surprisingly rare. A case is reported in which surgical management was difficult; it is suggested that thoracotomy is preferable to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in this situation. It is possible that the presence of an azygos lobe might protect against the subsequent development of a spontaneous pneumothorax, and the possible mechanism of this is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 579-580 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Thorax |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Azygos lobe
- Spontaneous pneumothorax
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine