What is right middle lobe syndrome?
Right middle lobe syndrome represents chronic nonobstructive collapse of the right middle lobe, often with bronchiectasis, and is most commonly seen in the elderly. Contributing factors include chronic inflammation (particularly atypical mycobacterial infection), poor collateral ventilation, and a relatively narrow bronchial ostium.
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