Diaphragm Ultrasonography in Patients Without Symptoms or Signs of Respiratory Impairment
Caliper placement and the location of measurement over the apposition zone greatly affect diaphragm thickness, which is also associated with BMI. Therefore, a standardized protocol for measuring diaphragmatic thickness and excursion is desirable, and BMI should be considered when interpreting the results.
Authors
- Friderika Kresal
- Rok Blagus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7200-894X)
- Gregor Omejec (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6663-8355)
- Martina Gorenc
Institutions
- University of Primorska (SI)
- University of Ljubljana (SI)
- Ljubljana University Medical Centre (SI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Muscle & Nerve
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.28331
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57
Funders
- Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS