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Diaphragmatic paralysis echocardiography and ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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
Ultrasound
- 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.
References
References
- ↑ Summerhill EM, El-Sameed YA, Glidden TJ, McCool FD (March 2008). “Monitoring recovery from diaphragm paralysis with ultrasound”. Chest. 133 (3): 737–43. doi:10.1378/chest.07-2200. PMID 18198248.
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