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Hypoventilation - Failure to take deep breaths can result in the collapse of part of the lungs. This is very common during surgery, especially with general anesthesia, and when breathing is shallow due to pain (such as with rib fractures). Hypoventilation is the most common cause of atelectasis.
Back to TopCauses. Atelectasis is caused by a blockage of the air passages (bronchus or bronchioles) or by pressure on the outside of the lung. It is common after surgery, or in patients who were in the hospital. Risk factors for developing atelectasis include: 1  Anesthesia.  Foreign object in the airway (most common in children)