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The Diaphragm

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The diaphragm has two important functions: it provides most of the work of inspiration and it divides the thoracic and the abdominal cavities. Understanding these two functions of the diaphragm allows for a complete understanding of the normal and abnormal processes that involve the diaphragm and the spaces it divides. Most diaphragmatic abnormalities are asymptomatic and are usually detected on a chest radiograph obtained for other reasons. However, the radiographic abnormalities identified on the chest radiograph are often nonspecific and the chest radiograph only serves as a starting point for further evaluations. Diaphragmatic disorders are evaluated with fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine scintigraphy.

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    Miriam Sperber M.D. (Professor of Radiology, Director) (Professor of Radiology, Director)

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Tarver, R.D., Conces, D.J. (1990). The Diaphragm. In: Sperber, M. (eds) Radiologic Diagnosis of Chest Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0347-3_37

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