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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I can cough by myself, and I have to get someone to help push my diaphragm. My hands don't ... It's so weird, because I'm paralyzed, but the parts of me that are paralyzed are still moving on ...

The paralysis had progressed to Max's diaphragm and "they didn’t think he was going to be able to breathe that long," Freddie ...

Sarnoff noticed that the diaphragm contracted ... has been partly financed by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter.