The postoperative chest in lung cancer

Most of the complications following lung cancer surgery occur in the early postoperative period and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Delayed complications can also occur. Diagnosing these complications can be challenging because clinical manifestations are non-specific. Imaging pla...

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Published in:Clinical radiology 2022-01, Vol.77 (1), p.6-18
Main Authors: Ahuja, J., de Groot, P.M., Shroff, G.S., Strange, C.D., Vlahos, I., Rajaram, R., Truong, M.T., Wu, C.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Humans
Lung - diagnostic imaging
Lung Neoplasms - surgery
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Period
Thorax - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Most of the complications following lung cancer surgery occur in the early postoperative period and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Delayed complications can also occur. Diagnosing these complications can be challenging because clinical manifestations are non-specific. Imaging plays an important role in detecting these complications in a timely manner and facilitates prompt interventions. Hence, it is important to have knowledge of the expected anatomical alterations following lung cancer surgeries, and the spectrum of post-surgical complications and their respective imaging findings to avoid misinterpretations or delay in diagnosis. •Various surgical techniques and procedures are used for lung cancer resection.•Awareness of expected postoperative imaging appearance of the thorax is important.•Knowledge of postoperative complications is key for early detection and intervention.
ISSN:0009-9260
1365-229X
DOI:10.1016/j.crad.2021.05.002