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Segmental atelectasis

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Segmental atelectasis (plural: atelectases) refers to collapse of one or several segments of a lung lobe. It is a morphological subtype of lung atelectasis. It is better appreciated on CT and Its radiographic appearance can range from being a thin linear to a wedge shaped-shaped opacity thenthat does not abut an interlobar fissure.

  • -<p><strong>Segmental atelectasis</strong> refers to collapse of one or several segments of a lung lobe. It is a morphological subtype of <a href="/articles/lung-atelectasis">lung atelectasis</a>. It is better appreciated on CT and Its radiographic appearance can range from being a thin linear to a wedge shaped opacity then does not abut an interlobar fissure.</p>
  • +<p><strong>Segmental atelectasis</strong> (plural: atelectases) refers to collapse of one or several segments of a lung lobe. It is a morphological subtype of <a href="/articles/lung-atelectasis">lung atelectasis</a>. It is better appreciated on CT and Its radiographic appearance can range from being a thin linear to a wedge-shaped opacity that does not abut an interlobar fissure.</p>

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