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Diaphragmatic paralysis other imaging findings

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Fluoroscopic sniff test may be helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis. Findings on sniff test suggestive of diaphragmatic paralysis include paradoxical elevation of the paralyzed hemidiaphragm during inspiration.

Other Imaging Findings

Other Imaging Findings

  • Fluoroscopic sniff test may be helpful in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis. Findings on sniff test suggestive of diaphragmatic paralysis include:
    • Paradoxical elevation of the paralyzed hemidiaphragm during inspiration.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ Alexander C (January 1966). “Diaphragm movements and the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis”. Clin Radiol. 17 (1): 79–83. PMID 4221861.

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