Objectives: We aim to clarify the role of diaphragm ultrasonography (DUS) in evaluating the outcome of surgical diaphragmatic plication (SDP) in adults with symptomatic unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis (UDP).
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Radiological examination for diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis and the changes post surgical diaphragmatic plication for the management of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis.
Timeframe: Chest sonography was done before operation; and follow up at one week and 6 months, through study completion, an average of 1 year .
Respiratory functions test for evaluation of the changes post surgical diaphragmatic plication for the management of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis.
Timeframe: Spirometry was done before operation; and follow up at one week and 6 months postoperatively, through study completion, an average of 1 year .
Radiological examination for diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis and the changes post surgical diaphragmatic plication for the management of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis.
Timeframe: Chest X-ray was done before operation; and follow up at one week and 6 months postoperatively, through study completion, an average of 1 year.