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Is A Surgery Needed For The Paralyzed Diaphragm Due To Spinal Cord Injury?

60 YR OLD.CHEST X-RAY SHOWED INTESTINES ON LEFT SIDE ELEVATED AGANIST THE DIAPHRAM ONE THIRD UP PAST THE LUNG. HAVE A PARALYZED DIAPHRAM DUE TO SPINAL CORD INJURY.DR NOT SURE HOW BAD BUT SAYS EMERGANCY SURGURY IF RUPTURE ACCURES. EDUCATE ME WHAT IS IT AND POSSIBLE SYPTOMS RISKS AND TREATMENTS..CB
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Hello,

Surgery will be the treatment of choice. However, the results may not be guaranteed. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is A Surgery Needed For The Paralyzed Diaphragm Due To Spinal Cord Injury?

Hello, Surgery will be the treatment of choice. However, the results may not be guaranteed. Consult a spine surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician