Diaphragmatic paralysis echocardiography and ultrasound
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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
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 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
- ↑ 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.