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Partial lung collapse. 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: Anesthesia.
Get help from a doctor now âº. Collapse of lung: Atelectasis of the lung is collapse of part of the lung or the entire lung. This is commonly see on radiologic studies. When it occurs at the lung bases it is typically due to incomplete inspiration.It may occur due to prior infection, surgery, or tumor or lymph node obstruction.The entire lung may collapse due to pressure from an air leak (pneumothorax).hen it occurs at the lung bases it is typically due to incomplete inspiration. It may occur due to prior infection, surgery, or tumor or lymph node obstruction. The entire lung may collapse due to pressure from an air leak (pneumothorax).