Abstract
The pathogenesis, clinical presentation, radiographic signs, and treatment of atelectasis are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Bronchography
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Hypoventilation / complications
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Intubation, Intratracheal
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Lung / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Diseases / complications
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Pneumonia / diagnostic imaging
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Posture
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / diagnostic imaging*
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / etiology
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / therapy
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Respiration, Artificial