Surgical Diaphragm: Anatomy and Physiology

The diaphragm is a musculoaponeurotic structure separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It plays important roles in both respiration and maintaining gastrointestinal function. A careful consideration of anatomy should be taken during surgical procedures to minimize injury to this crucial org...

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Published inThoracic surgery clinics Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 111
Main Authors Tasnim, Sadia, Bribriesco, Alejandro C, Sudarshan, Monisha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2024
Subjects
Diaphragm - anatomy & histology
Diaphragm - physiology
Humans
Diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital hernia
Physiology
Diaphragm
Anatomy
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Summary:The diaphragm is a musculoaponeurotic structure separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It plays important roles in both respiration and maintaining gastrointestinal function. A careful consideration of anatomy should be taken during surgical procedures to minimize injury to this crucial organ.
ISSN:1558-5069
DOI:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.01.002