Imaging of the Diaphragm: A Primer

Erin A Gillaspie

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.02.002

Imaging of the Diaphragm: A Primer

Thorac Surg Clin. 2024 May;34(2):119-125. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.02.002. Epub 2024 Mar 12.

Author

Erin A Gillaspie¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Thoracic Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center, 7500 Mercy Boulevard, Omaha, NE 68124, USA. Electronic address: erin.gillaspie@commonspirit.org.

PMID: 38705659
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.02.002

Abstract

The diaphragm is a critical musculotendinous structure that contributes to respiratory function. Disorders of the diaphragm are rare and diagnostically challenging. Herein, the author reviews the radiologic options for the assessment of the diaphragm.

Keywords: Computed tomography scan; Diaphragm; Fluoroscopy; MRI; Ultrasound.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Diaphragm* / diagnostic imaging
Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnostic imaging
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed