ReviewDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2018
Diaphragmatic Palsy.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 91 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of rhomboid intercostal and sub-serratus plane block on perioperative analgesic efficacy and diaphragm excursion in video-assisted thoracic surgery: a prospective, randomized controlled trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Trial
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic diaphragmatic plication in a ventilator-dependent patient with an elevated and dysfunctional hemidiaphragm.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
- Risk factors postoperative diaphragmatic dysfunction in video-assisted thoracic surgery patients: a dynamic digital radiography study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Article
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- Breast cancer patients with ipsilateral diaphragm paralysis: practical breast radiotherapy using continuous positive airway pressure-assisted breathing to spare normal organs.Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology · 2026Article
- Impact of Phrenic Nerve Repair Using Intercostal Nerve Graft on Diaphragm Function after Thoracic Tumour Resection.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2026Article
- Severe Diaphragmatic Eventration Presenting With Recurrent Syncope: A Rare Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- Diaphragm excursion difference as an adjunct predictor marker of postoperative pulmonary complications in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a prospective, observational study.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Phrenic nerve reconstruction after combined resection in malignant tumors: a narrative review.Mediastinum (Hong Kong, China) · 2025Review
- Thoraco-abdominal biomechanical model and dual-layer control method for soft robotic system with application to respiratory assistance.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- SARS‑CoV‑2 infection exacerbates diaphragmatic eventration: A case report.Biomedical reports · 2024Article
- Invasive Procedures to the Neck and Chest and Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis: Are They Always Causally Associated?Cureus · 2024Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on Diaphragmatic Function: Understanding Multiorgan Involvement and Long-Term Consequences.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Bilateral Diaphragmatic Paresis Due to an Iatrogenic Injury of the Phrenic Nerve: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- Diaphragmatic elevations following cardiac surgery.Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi · 2024Article
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- Perioperative Diaphragm Dysfunction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Diaphragm Assessment by Multimodal Ultrasound Imaging in Healthy Subjects.International journal of general medicine · 2024Article
- Ultrasound assessment of diaphragmatic dysfunction in non-critically ill patients: relevant indicators and update.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Review
- Association between diaphragmatic dysfunction after adult cardiovascular surgery and prognosis of mechanical ventilation: a retrospective cohort study.Journal of intensive care · 2023Article
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Abstract
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration, and its weakness can lead to respiratory failure. Diaphragmatic palsy can be caused by various causes. Injury to the phrenic nerve during thoracic surgeries is the most common cause for diaphragmatic palsy. Depending on the cause, the symptoms of diaphragmatic palsies vary from completely asymptomatic to disabling dyspnea requiring mechanical ventilation. On pulmonary function tests, there will be a decrease in the maximum respiratory muscle power. Spirometry shows reduced lung functions and a significant drop of lung function in supine position is typical of diaphragmatic palsy. Diaphragmatic movements with respiration can be directly visualized by fluoroscopic examination. Currently, this test is being replaced by bedside thoracic ultrasound examination, looking at the diaphragmic excursion with deep breathing or sniffing. This test is found to be equally efficient, and without risks of ionizing radiation of fluoroscope. Treatment of diaphragmatic palsy depends on the cause. Surgical approach of repair of diaphragm or nonsurgical approach of noninvasive ventilation has been tried with good success. Overall prognosis of diaphragmatic palsy is good, except when it is related to neuromuscular degeneration conditions.
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