Atelectasis

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

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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.

atelectasis

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Partial or complete collapse of a previously expanded lung due to loss of air in air sacs.

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Collapsed lung. May occur following surgery or after a rib fracture.

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