| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883711 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Plication of the hemidiaphragm using minimally invasive techniques produced significant improvements in patients' functional status, pulmonary spirometry, and MRC dyspnea scores. Video-assisted thoracoscopic diaphragm plication should be considered appropriate therapy in symptomatic adult patients with unilateral diaphragm paralysis.
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Authors
Richard K. MD, Thomas C. MD, Edward B. MD,