The Effectiveness of Sonography in the Detection of Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Rare Respiratory Disorder

Unilateral or bilateral paralysis of the diaphragm is an acquired dysfunction caused by injury or trauma to the phrenic nerve. Patients will often experience symptoms of respiratory distress, and severe cases can be life-threatening. Though not widely used, sonography, specifically M-mode imaging, has proven to be convenient and effective in the detection of this condition. A case is presented describing the sonographic techniques used to evaluate this entity.
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research