Synonyms Ventilation deficit, collapsed lung section Introduction The term “atelectatic” refers to a part of the lung that is not ventilated. This part contains little or no air in its alveoli. A segment, lobe or even an entire lung can be affected. To perform its function, the lungs must be well supplied with blood and … Atelectasis
Symptoms and consequences Depending on how an atelectasis develops and how large the affected part of the lung is, the development and the reappearance of an atelectasis can either go unnoticed or be associated with pain, coughing and severe breathing difficulties. Especially the development of a so-called pneumothorax is often painful. Since there is a … Symptoms and consequences | Atelectasis
Plate Atelectasis The so-called plate atelectases are flat, a few centimetres long, strip-shaped atelectases that are not bound to the lung segments and are often located above the diaphragm in the lower sections of the lung. Plate atelectases occur particularly in diseases of the abdominal cavity, for example as a result of an abdominal operation … Plate Atelectasis | Atelectasis
