Chest-wall collapse as a complication of atelectasis

J Thorac Imaging. 1989 Apr;4(2):87-9. doi: 10.1097/00005382-198904000-00014.

Abstract

A case of chest-wall collapse following atelectasis of the lung is reported. The presumed mechanism is abnormal compliance of the chest wall.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Humans
  • Lung Compliance
  • Lung Volume Measurements
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / complications*
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / physiopathology
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Thorax / pathology*