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Japanese Journal of Radiology
Published in: Japanese Journal of Radiology 3/2019

01-03-2019 | Computed Tomography | Review

Imaging findings of complications after thoracic surgery

Authors: Yeo Ryang Kang, Jeung Sook Kim, Yoon Ki Cha, Yeon Joo Jeong

Published in: Japanese Journal of Radiology | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Many surgical procedures are used for the treatment of lung, heart, and mediastinal diseases. The techniques can result in postoperative complications. The nature of these complications differs according to the duration of thoracic surgery and the onset of the complication. The complications occurring within 1 month and more than 1 month generally considered as early and late complications, respectively. Chest radiographs and CT scans obtained in patients who have undergone thoracic surgery show normal changes during the surgical procedure and diverse postsurgical complications. Familiarity with the clinical and radiologic findings of the normal alterations and possible complications after thoracic surgery is crucial in minimizing the increased morbidity and mortality.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging findings of complications after thoracic surgery
Authors
Yeo Ryang Kang
Jeung Sook Kim
Yoon Ki Cha
Yeon Joo Jeong
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Japanese Journal of Radiology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1867-1071
Electronic ISSN: 1867-108X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-018-00806-y

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