Diaphragmatic paralysis echocardiography and ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2]

Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of diaphragmatic paralysis include abnormal paradoxical movement during inspiration and Less than 20% thickening of the diaphragm.

• Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis . Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of diaphragmatic paralysis include:^[1]
  • Abnormal paradoxical movement during inspiration (cranial movement)
  • Less than 20% thickening of the diaphragm during inspiration is seen in diaphragmatic paralysis.

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