Elevation of left hemidiaphragm

CASE

Left hemidiaphragm is elevated. The patient has sternotomy wires. The cause may therefore be paresis of phrenic nerve during cardiac operation.

Radiology image - Elevation of left hemidiaphragm: Thorax, Mediastinum and pleural cavity: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Elevation of left hemidiaphragm

Elevation of left hemidiaphragm: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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