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Lower Lobe Aspiration Pneumonia Result Abscess Left Main

Front Why is aspiration pneumonia more likely to result in a right lower lobe abscess than a left lower lobe abscess?
Back The right main stem bronchus branches at a less acute angle than the left.

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