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  1. Diaphragmatic eventration | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org

    Nov 20, 2025 · Diaphragmatic eventration refers to an abnormal contour of the diaphragmatic dome with no disruption to the diaphragmatic continuity. It typically affects only a segment of the …

  2. Eventration of the diaphragm in adults - UpToDate

    Nov 21, 2024 · The causes, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment of diaphragm eventration in adults will be reviewed here. The clinical evaluation and management of unilateral and bilateral diaphragmatic …

  3. Diaphragm Eventration | Columbia Surgery

    Learn about diaphragm eventration causes, symptoms, and treatment options to understand this condition affecting breathing and muscle function.

  4. Diaphragm Eventration - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Aug 11, 2024 · Postnatally, eventration is suspected when a portion of the diaphragm is elevated on chest radiography when evaluating for respiratory distress. Confirmatory testing for diaphragm …

  5. Diaphragm Eventration: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Jul 16, 2023 · Learn about diaphragm eventration, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Explore the complexities of this condition to enhance the management and …

  6. Eventration: Causes and Treatment - Medicover Hospitals

    Eventration refers to the abnormal displacement of the abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity due to a weakened diaphragm. Unlike a hernia, eventration involves the elevation of the diaphragm rather …

  7. What Is Diaphragmatic Eventration: Causes and Symptoms

    Aug 18, 2025 · Diaphragmatic eventration is a medical condition involving the diaphragm, the primary muscle responsible for breathing. It is characterized by an abnormal elevation of a portion or the …

  8. Diaphragm Eventration - MD Searchlight

    Eventration, or when the diaphragm is positioned too high in the chest, can happen alongside other birth defects and infections. Some of the disorders include several syndromes, chromosomal defects, lung …

  9. Eventration - Wikipedia

    Eventration is the protrusion of contents of the abdomen through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. This can refer to:

  10. Eventration of Diaphragm | Pediatric Surgery - Connecticut Children's

    The diaphragm is a thin piece of muscle that normally separates the chest from the abdomen. Eventration of the diaphragm occurs when this muscle does not develop properly. It is a rare …