EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports

The term "diaphragmatic eventration" commonly refers to a relaxed state of the diaphragmatic dome. This can be congenital, arising from developmental anomalies of the diaphragm, or acquired later in life, termed "acquired diaphragmatic paralysis" or "acquired diaphragmatic elevation". We discuss a 50-year-old male who reported a 6-month period of progressive exertional dyspnea and was diagnosed with a notably elevated left diaphragmatic copula. A diaphragmatic imbrication technique was utilized for repair.

 Keywords: Diaphragmatic Eventration; Adult; Repair

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