Presentation
Previous left upper lobe lung cancer. Patient well. Outpatient follow up.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Left upper lobectomy
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Surgical clips at the left hilum.
Volume loss in the left hemithorax, with a tented left hemidiaphragm.
Post operative scarring close to the sutures.
Right lung clear.
Case Discussion
These are the typical appearances following a left upper lobectomy.
It is important to be aware of the normal postoperative appearances when reporting follow-up imaging.