Open AccessEffects of diaphragm plication on pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary exercise parameters
Author(s) -
W. N. Welvaart,
Patrick Jak,
Mariëlle C. van de Veerdonk,
J. Tim Marcus,
Coen A. C. Ottenheijm,
M.A. Paul,
Anton Vonk Noordegraaf
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezt094
Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragm (acoustics) , paralysis , ventilation (architecture) , tidal volume , anesthesia , pulmonary function testing , respiratory minute volume , surgery , cardiology , respiratory system , physics , mechanical engineering , loudspeaker , engineering , acoustics
Paralysis of the diaphragm is an uncommon condition, which may result in dyspnoea on excertion and in orthopnea. In patients who have symptoms, the paralysed diaphragm is often plicated to prevent its paradoxical movement on inspiration. This procedure brings relief to many patients, but the mechanism for this improvement is not well understood.
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