[4] Diaphragmatic paralysis due to phrenic nerve involvement has only been reported in two previous instances, [6,7] both from the tropics. Our report introduces the third such patient with this ...

Diaphragm paralysis has been reported radiologically after cardiac surgery with an incidence ranging from 30% to 75% of patients. We studied 100 consecutive patients undergoing open heart ...

Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...