The major pathologic or structural changes associated with the physical presence of meconium in MAS include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) partially obstructed airways, air trapping, and alveolar hyperinflation.
B) pulmonary air leak syndromes (pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax) .
C) totally obstructed airways and absorption atelectasis.
D) pulmonary edema and alveolar flooding.
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