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百科

Eventration and paralysis of diaphragm

普外科

Common symptoms

肠鸣、呼吸困难、吞咽困难、反复肺炎、腹痛、气短、呼吸急促、胃肠道症状、嗳气

The pathology of disease

Eventration/paralysis of diaphragm: intact diaphragm but abnormal elevation; congenital (eventration, muscle fiber hypoplasia) vs acquired (phrenic nerve injury). 1/10000 routine chest X-ray.

Common Symptoms

Bowel sounds; dyspnea; dysphagia; recurrent pneumonia; abdominal pain; tachypnea; GI symptoms; belching

Causes

Congenital diaphragmatic muscle hypoplasia; phrenic nerve injury.

Treatment

Observation; plication if symptomatic

Prevention

Avoid phrenic nerve injury.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the thoracic surgery department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.