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A member asked:
Had a cat scan it said atelectasis of lung basis. i am having rotator cuff surgery in 9 days is atelectasis a problem?
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No: Atelectasis is just the alveoli at the lung bases not inflating. Sometimes we see that in hospitalized patients who aren't breathing as well as they should post-operatively. We try to get patients to expand the lungs with using an incentive spirometer or coughing.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Most atelectasis: Mentioned in chest xrays are tiny and benign. If u don't have any breathing problems, u should be all set for your surgery. Get reassurance from your dr. Take care and god bless u! http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/atelectasis/ds01170.
Answered 1/24/2014
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