Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This ...

When the diaphragm contracts, it expands the thoracic cavity and pulls air into the lungs. Controlling how deep, how often, ...

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 ...

The diaphragm arises from the ventral borders ... and introduced into the thoracic cavity without damaging the lung or other intrathoracic structures. Create the stoma so that it runs into the ...

The sixth rib is removed to provide access, and the space between the lung and chest cavity is carefully dissected—a process ... In some patients, involvement of the diaphragm necessitates a ...