Sparing of some accessory lobes in diffuse pulmonary edema Journal Article


Authors: Greatrex, K. V.; Fisher, M. S.
Article Title: Sparing of some accessory lobes in diffuse pulmonary edema
Abstract: In patients with diffuse pulmonary edema we have noted a number who had sparing of accessory lobes. We postulate that this is due to a combination of two factors: diminished perfusion of the peripheral lung parenchyma and accessory fissures preventing interalveolar drift.
Keywords: middle aged; conference paper; tissue distribution; lung; lung lobe; lung parenchyma; lung edema; pulmonary edema; pulmonary circulation; humans; human; male; female; accessory lobes; asymetric edema; azygos lobe
Journal Title: Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0883-5993
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 1997-01-01
Start Page: 78
End Page: 79
Language: English
PUBMED: 8989765
PROVIDER: scopus
DOI: 10.1097/00005382-199701000-00013
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Notes: Conference Paper -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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