Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with kyphoscoliosis.
-Mediastinal shift

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Kyphoscoliosis can cause a lateral curvature of the spine, which in turn can cause a rotation and narrowing of the ribcage. This can result in a mediastinal shift, where the heart and other mediastinal structures are shifted to one side of the chest, compressing the lung on that side and leading to anatomical alterations of the lungs.

Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Kyphoscoliosis