| Literature DB >> 6382423 |
R D Tarver, J D Godwin, C E Putman.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6382423
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiol Clin North Am ISSN： 0033-8389 Impact factor: 2.303