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Atelectasis

Known as: Collapse, Lung, collapsed lungs, Pulmonary collapse 
Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia or other lung… 
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Highly Cited
2020
Review
2005
Review
2005
Atelectasis occurs in the dependent parts of the lungs of most patients who are anesthetized. Development of atelectasis is… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Objective To describe the mechanisms for anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female team handball. Study Design Descriptive… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Perturbation of respiratory mechanics produced by general anesthesia and surgery is more pronounced in morbidly obese (MO… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
This study examined the mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In the first part of the study, using a… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
PERSPECTIVES AND SUMMARy… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Twenty patients (23–76 yr) were studied with regard to lung tissue changes prior to and following induction of general anesthesia… 
Highly Cited
1963
Highly Cited
1963
THE present study was undertaken to determine if the pattern of ventilation, by itself, may influence oxygenation during… 
Highly Cited
1959
Highly Cited
1959
Recent observations suggest that a low surface tension may be an important attribute of the lining of the air passages of the…