Bronchopulmonary segment | AIPGDEE Guide

Which bronchopulmonary segment is not present in the left lung
A. Antero-basal
B. Postero-basal
C. Medial basal
D. Lateral basal

Ans. C. Medial basal

· Medial basal BPS number 7.  is not present in the left lung Schwartz surgery. .

· Aspiration pneumonitis is commonly seen in the apical BPS of right lower lobe, if the patient is in supine posture.

· If the patient has aspirated while sitting/standing the aspirate is found in the posterior basal BPS of right lower lobe.

· Aspiration is seen in the posterior BPS of right upper lobe if the patient was immobilized in right lateral position.

If the patient has aspirated, while in left lateral position, the aspirate may be seen in the lower lobe of left lung