Atelectasis is a condition in which the lung or a part of it collapses and does not expand properly during breathing. There are several forms of atelectasis, each with its own set of causes, and its treatment may require addressing the underlying cause.

• Some of the case images in this talk appear courtesy of Ahmed El-Sherief, MD

• Companion Anki Deck for this talk:

• https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1049086273

• Suggested CaseStacks.com cases:

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/lung/classic-case2/

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/lung/classic-case3/

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/lung/classic-case4/

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/lung/case-5/

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/practice-cases/case13/

  • https://www.casestacks.com/chest/radiographs/practice-cases/case28/