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Computed tomography angiography on admission.
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Lung windows were significant for bilateral lower lobe lung atelectasis with prominent reduction of lung volumes (Fig. 1).
Chest x-ray. a. preoperatively, b. on admission, c. after revision of abdominoplasty.
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Chest x-ray also demonstrated a significant reduction in lung volumes when compared to pre-operative films (Fig. 2a and b). Postoperative chest x-ray (Fig. 2c) showed restoration of lung volumes.