Month: September 2020

Pleurisy is a symptom characterized by localized chest pain caused by a disease-causing inflammation of the pleura. Pleurisy can be caused by a primary pleural disease or secondary to a systemic illness. Hippocrates first described “pleuritis” in the 5 century B.C. as Read More …

A pleura is a serous membrane that folds back on itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural sac. The outer layer is called the parietal pleura and attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer is called the visceral pleura Read More …

Diaphragmatic Eventration (DE) is the abnormal elevation of a portion or entire hemidiaphragm due to a lack of muscle or nerve function while maintaining its anatomical attachments. The abnormality can be congenital or acquired, thus presenting in both the pediatric Read More …

The Phrenic Nerve originates from the anterior rami of C3 through C5 and traverses the neck, heart, and lungs to reach the diaphragm. From its origin, the phrenic nerve descends vertically caudad and adjacent to the internal jugular vein. In Read More …

A Diaphragmatic Hernia (DH) is a protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity as a result of a defect within the diaphragm. It is most common as a congenital phenomenon; however, there have also been cases where it can Read More …

Diaphragm Injury/The diaphragm is the arched, flat muscular structure that divides the thorax from the abdominal cavity. Diaphragmatic injuries are relatively uncommon, representing less than 1% of traumatic injuries. They are typically considered a marker of severe trauma due to Read More …

Diaphragm Rupture/The diaphragm is the arched, flat muscular structure that divides the thorax from the abdominal cavity. Diaphragmatic injuries are relatively uncommon, representing less than 1% of traumatic injuries. They are typically considered a marker of severe trauma due to Read More …

Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis is a rare cause of respiratory failure that is poorly recognized and underdiagnosed. There is often a delay in making the diagnosis, especially in patients who are ventilator dependent (1). Here, we report a case of acute Read More …

Diaphragmatic Paralysis is a condition in which either the right or left side of the diaphragm loses the ability to contract to allow proper inspiration. This can be the result of muscular issues in the diaphragm or loss of innervation Read More …

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis is a condition in which either the right or left side of the diaphragm loses the ability to contract to allow proper inspiration. This can be the result of muscular issues in the diaphragm or loss of Read More …