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Atelectasis (from Greek: ἀτελής incomplete + ἔκτασις extension) is defined as the collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated as distinct from pulmonary consolidation.It is a very common finding in chest x-rays and other radiological studies. It may be caused by normal exhalation or by several medical conditions.
