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MMCTS (December 17, 2007). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2006.002568
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Diaphragm plication in adult patients with diaphragm paralysis

Michel I. M. Versteegh* and Andrew Tjon Jouk Tjien

Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, K6-S, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands

* Corresponding author: * Tel.: +31-71-5262355; fax: +31-71-5266359 m.i.m.versteegh{at}lumc.nl

Diaphragm paralysis in adults can cause severe dyspnea which results from the paradoxical movement of the diaphragm. Surgical plication can be done with excellent long-term results.

Key Words: Diaphragm paralysis • Neuralgic amyotrophy • Surgery for dyspnea • Surgical plication of the diaphragm

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