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The patient is later taken to theatre to repair the fractured clavicle. In the immediate postoperative period, whilst sitting elevated at 45 degrees, the patient vomits and there is concern for aspiration of the vomitus into the lungs. Where would any aspirated material most likely lodge and therefore which section of lung may be affected?

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