Diaphragmatic paralysis other imaging findings

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

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

• 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.