Anyone ever get basilar atelectasis of the lungs(collapsed lower lobes) after open heart?
Marie Myers I think a lot of post OHS get some degree of atelectasis. The trick is , does it need to be treated o ... Read more
Marie Myers I think a lot of post OHS get some degree of atelectasis. The trick is , does it need to be treated or should we let time take care of it... I did not feel that my lungs were fully expanded for several weeks post op. It is a consequence of deflated lungs during cardiopulmonary bypass.