title: Eventration of the diaphragm.
abstract: Eventration of the diaphragm is a condition where the muscle is permanently elevated, but retains its continuity and attachments to the costal margin. It is rare, seldom symptomatic, and often requires no treatment. In symptomatic patients, plication of the diaphragm may offer relief of the symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Laval University, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Deslauriers
mesh_terms: D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome