Journal of Small Animal Practice · 2002 · 14 citations · 12 references
MedicineRadiologyVeterinary Diagnostic ImagingCardiothoracic RadiologyThoracic ImagingThoracic RadiologyAbdominal TraumaDiaphragm ImagingDiaphragmatic ImagingThoracic AnatomyTrauma ImagingTrauma ManagementDiaphragm FluoroscopyDiaphragmatic AbnormalitiesDiaphragmatic Function TestingDiaphragmatic Injury ImagingDiaphragmatic ParalysisFluoroscopic Diaphragm Imaging
A diagnosis of post-traumatic hemidiaphragmatic paralysis was made in two cats. Both cats had a history of trauma and paradoxical inward movement of the abdominal wall at inspiration. Thoracic radiographs were taken at inspiration and expiration. Although the images were suggestive of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis, definitive diagnosis was reached by fluoroscopy in one cat and by ultrasonography in the second. Both cases resolved spontaneously and diaphragmatic function was normal at follow-up.
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