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To describe explain the diaphragmatic anatomy and the causes of diaphragmatic the imaging findings (X-ray, US, function and the origin of the dysfunction. CT and fluoroscopic sniff test) diaphragmatic …

During the sniff test, normal diaphragmatic relaxation was identified on both sides. No paradoxical diaphragmatic excursion was identified to suggest phrenic nerve palsy.

Patient Data Age: 50 years Gender: Male From the case: Phrenic nerve palsy with positive sniff test x-ray

During the sniff test, normal diaphragmatic relaxation was identified on both sides. No paradoxical diaphragmatic excursion was identified to suggest phrenic nerve palsy.

Sniff test The fluoroscopic sniff test is a useful addition to diaphragm fluoroscopy and is used to evaluate diaphragmatic contraction and excursion in patients with suspected phrenic nerve palsy or paralysis, …

In cases of phrenic nerve paralysis, the affected side demonstrates paradoxical upward movement 10. Interpretation of diaphragmatic fluoroscopy can be difficult and this is due partly to normal variable …

During normal breathing, there is reduced movement of the right hemidiaphragm compared to the left. During sniffing there is paradoxical movement of the right hemidiaphragm. Normal movement of the …

Sniff test The fluoroscopic sniff test is a useful addition to diaphragm fluoroscopy and is used to evaluate diaphragmatic contraction and excursion in patients with suspected phrenic nerve palsy or paralysis, …

Sniff test The fluoroscopic sniff test is a useful addition to diaphragm fluoroscopy and is used to evaluate diaphragmatic contraction and excursion in patients with suspected phrenic nerve palsy or paralysis, …