Quality-of-life impact of diaphragm plication in patients with diaphragmatic paralysis: A retrospective study.

Objectives: While the overall incidence and prevalence of diaphragmatic paralysis are unknown due to a wide variety of underlying causes, symptomatic patients experience a marked decline in their quality of life. The goal of this study was to measure the impact of diaphragm plication surgery on the quality of life in patients who were diagnosed with diaphragmatic paralysis.

Methods: A retrospective review of the medical records of 46 patients who underwent diaphragmatic plication surgery was performed.