Diaphragmatic eventration: Review of current knowledge, diagnostic, and management options
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
The diaphragmatic eventration [DE] is a rare pathology, commonly asymptomatic, but can result in dyspnea and recurrent respiratory infections. Can be caused can a congenital defect or be acquired by phrenic nerve injury. Your diagnosis occurs primarily through the visualization of the elevation of the diaphragmatic dome affected on chest xrays applied at random. Your management depends on the clinical symptoms, which if present, surgical treatment and minimally invasive techniques the procedure of choice.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna de Andrade Cordeiro| Graduating Medical University RN-Laureate International Universities – NATAL/BRAZIL, Ana Karla Almeida| Graduating Medical University RN-Laureate International Universities – NATAL/BRAZIL, Senival Alves de Oliveira Júnior| Graduating Medical University RN-Laureate International Universities – NATAL/BRAZIL, Barbara Monitchelly Fernandes| Graduating Medical University RN-Laureate International Universities – NATAL/BRAZIL, Amalia Cinthia Meneses Rego| Director of the School of Health University RN- Laureate International Universities. Ph.D in Health Science. NATAL/BRAZIL, Irami Araújo-Filho| Full Professor of Department of Surgery at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte. Ph.D in Health Science. NATAL/BRAZIL Corresponding Email: irami.filho@uol.com.br
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