[Recurrent collapse of one lung (author's transl)].
A case of recurrent collapse of one lung is reported. It developed within 90 minutes after reexpansion of a completely collapsed lung induced by pneumothorax. There was no demonstrable cause for the recurrence of the atelectasis. Treatment was by means of a bird respirator (ventilation via a mouthpiece) with respiratory resistance. Factors possibly responsible for the secondary atelectasis are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000628:therapy*; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000209:etiology*; D011677:Punctures; D013348:Subclavian Artery; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical
Sekundäratelektase nach Entfaltung eines Halbseiten-kollapses der Lunge.