| In a period of 18 months, we have encountered 4 cases of right middle lobe atelectasis associated with endobronchial silicotic lesions of right middle lobe bronchi. |
| The result is known as atelectasis, i.e. the tissues of the middle ear begin absorbing the air in the middle ear. |
| Of these, one case with pulmonary aspergillosis and one case with atelectasis were confirmed. |
| Compressive atelectasis is caused by an external pressure on the lungs that drives the air out. |
| We treat benign conditions such as atelectasis and incidents of rib fractures differently. |
| Indications for postoperative mechanical ventilation are respiratory acidosis, severe hypoxemia, atelectasis, and pneumonia. |
