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Abstract
Eventration of the diaphragm is a condition where the muscle is permanently elevated, but retains its continuity and attachments to the costal margin. It is rare, seldom symptomatic, and often requires no treatment. In symptomatic patients, plication of the diaphragm may offer relief of the symptoms.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9619307
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest Surg Clin N Am ISSN: 1052-3359