Diaphragm plication for eventration or paralysis: a review of the literature

Shawn S Groth; Rafael S Andrade

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.021

Diaphragm plication for eventration or paralysis: a review of the literature

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Jun;89(6):S2146-50. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.021.

Authors

Shawn S Groth¹, Rafael S Andrade

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Division of General Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA.

PMID: 20493999
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.021

Abstract

Although etiology and pathology of symptomatic diaphragm paralysis and eventration are distinct, their treatments are the same: to reduce dysfunctional caudal excursion of the diaphragm during inspiration by plication. Minimally invasive diaphragm plication techniques have emerged as equally effective and less morbid alternatives to open plication. This review focuses on the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diaphragmatic eventration or paralysis in adults.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / diagnosis
Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / etiology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / physiopathology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic* / surgery
Humans
Respiratory Paralysis* / diagnosis
Respiratory Paralysis* / etiology
Respiratory Paralysis* / physiopathology
Respiratory Paralysis* / surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods