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. 2024 May;34(2):111-118.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.01.002. Epub 2024 Feb 15.

Surgical Diaphragm: Anatomy and Physiology

Sadia Tasnim  1 , Alejandro C Bribriesco  2 , Monisha Sudarshan  3
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Surgical Diaphragm: Anatomy and Physiology

Sadia Tasnim et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2024 May.

Abstract

The diaphragm is a musculoaponeurotic structure separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It plays important roles in both respiration and maintaining gastrointestinal function. A careful consideration of anatomy should be taken during surgical procedures to minimize injury to this crucial organ.

Keywords: Anatomy; Congenital hernia; Diaphragm; Diaphragmatic hernia; Physiology.

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