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*Depending on the extent of [[lung]] involvement at the time of diagnosis, the [[prognosis]] may vary. However, the [[prognosis]] is generally regarded as good. | |||
*Depending on the extent of | *Involvement of a small portion of the [[lung]] is not associated with life threatening complications, as the remaining [[lung]] compensates for the [[hypoxemia]]. | ||
* | *The presence of atelectasis is associated with a particularly good [[prognosis]] among [[Patient|patients]] who develop symptoms postoperatively. | ||
* | *Atelectasis is associated with poor [[prognosis]] in the following scenarios: | ||
* | **Surface area of [[lung]] involvement is very large | ||
**In the presence of pre-existing [[lung]] disease | |||
**Failure to remove [[obstruction]] in case of obstructive atelectasis | |||
**Atelectasis due to [[cancer]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
OR
Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
OR
Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of atelectasis typically develop postoperatively or due to foreign body aspiration, mechanical ventilation or obstructive causes.
- If left untreated, atelectasis may be fatal in patients and progress to pneumonia, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
Complications
- Common complications of atelectasis include:
Prognosis
- Depending on the extent of lung involvement at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as good.
- Involvement of a small portion of the lung is not associated with life threatening complications, as the remaining lung compensates for the hypoxemia.
- The presence of atelectasis is associated with a particularly good prognosis among patients who develop symptoms postoperatively.
- Atelectasis is associated with poor prognosis in the following scenarios:
- Surface area of lung involvement is very large
- In the presence of pre-existing lung disease
- Failure to remove obstruction in case of obstructive atelectasis
- Atelectasis due to cancer