Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878570 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Plication of the hemidiaphragm produces improvement for the vast majority of patients in pulmonary spirometry, dyspnea, and functional status that endures over long-term follow-up. Patients who are morbidly obese or who have longstanding unilateral diaphragm paralysis may not realize the same benefits of plication.
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Authors
Richard K. MD, Jaclyn RN, BSN, Amy RN, BSN, Anthony J. MD,