Plication of the diaphragm is performed for paralysis or eventration (abnormal elevation/shape) of the diaphragm which can result in breathing difficulties. Diaphragm paralysis is typically due to ...
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The diaphragm: Anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...
The first pioneering robotic surgery procedure to be carried out in the UK has taken place in Teesside. Middlesbrough’s James Cook University Hospital is the first to carry out a robotic diaphragm ...
Diaphragm paralysis has been observed following cervical spinal cord and diaphragm injuries. Patients with diaphragm paralysis require plication of the diaphragm if significant pulmonary dysfunction ...