| atelectasis |
Atelectasis refers to collapse of the lung, which may be complete or partial. Plugging of a bronchus by various pathologies is a major cause, since gas trapped in the alveoli dissolves in the blood and is carried away. An acute, massive collapse is most often found in patients following an operation, due to both limited respiratory movements in the recovering patient and excess mucus production. ...
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| atelectasis |
Incomplete expansion of the lung. This is very common after abdominal surgery and is one of the most common sources of fever in the immediate postoperative period.
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| atelectasis |
Collapse (or lack of expansion) of a region of the lungs; lack of air in alveoli.
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