Atelectasis
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Atelectasis Outlook
What to expect with atelectasis:
The outlook depends on the underlying cause.
Most cases of atelectasis resolve with treatment.
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Atelectasis Complications
Related Topics:
Breathing difficulty
Cough
Fever
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Wheezing
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Breathing difficulty
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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008
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Atelectasis References:
Duggan M, Kavanagh BP. Pulmonary atelectasis: a pathogenic perioperative entity. Anesthesiology. 2005 Apr;102(4):838-54.
Kreider ME, Lipson DA. Bronchoscopy for atelectasis in the ICU: a case report and review of the literature. Chest. 2003 Jul;124(1):344-50.
Peroni DG, Boner AL. Atelectasis: mechanisms, diagnosis and management. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2000 Sep;1(3):274-8.
