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Review
. 1984 Sep;22(3):615-31.

Symposium on Nonpulmonary Aspects in Chest Radiology. The diaphragm

R D Tarver, J D Godwin, C E Putman
  • PMID: 6382423
Review

Symposium on Nonpulmonary Aspects in Chest Radiology. The diaphragm

R D Tarver et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 1984 Sep.

Abstract

The diaphragm is the main muscle of ventilation and the chief barrier separating the thorax from the abdomen. This article discusses diaphragmatic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and radiology, including hernia, eventration, rupture, tumors, paralysis, weakness, and fatigue. Imaging of the diaphragm involves plain radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, and ultrasonography.

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