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