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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sudarshana Datta, MD [2]

Overview

MRI may be helpful in distinguishing obstructive causes of atelectasis from non-obstructive causes. MRI does not play a significant role in the diagnosis of atelectasis.

MRI

• There are no significant MRI findings associated with atelectasis. However, MRI may be helpful in distinguishing obstructive causes of atelectasis from non-obstructive causes.