What is the most feasible cause of respiratory insufficiency in early postoperative period after abdominal operations?

What is the most feasible cause of respiratory insufficiency in early postoperative period after abdominal operations? 


A. Aspiration of gastric content
B. Bronchospasm
C. Pulmonary atelectasis
D. Pneumothorax
E. Pulmonary oedema


Answer: C. Pulmonary atelectasis


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