Ultrasound-guided needle EMG of the diaphragm: Technique description and case report

Andrea J. Boon; Kais I. Alsharif; C. Michel Harper; Jay Smith

doi:10.1002/mus.21187

Ultrasound-guided needle EMG of the diaphragm: Technique description and case report

Andrea J. Boon, Kais I. Alsharif, C. Michel Harper, Jay Smith

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Abstract

We describe an ultrasound (US)-guided technique for needle examination of the diaphragm and report a case in which the adjuvant use of diagnostic US in conjunction with electrophysiologic studies provided additional information regarding the motion of the diaphragm in a patient who was a potential candidate for phrenic nerve pacing. US imaging provides excellent direct and real-time visualization of soft tissue, anatomic landmarks, fascial planes, and neurovascular structures. It thereby enhances safety by avoiding accidental needle puncture of vital organs, and it also increases the diagnostic utility of the needle examination.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1623-1626
Number of pages	4
Journal	Muscle and Nerve
Volume	38
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.21187
State	Published - Dec 2008

Keywords

Diaphragm
Electromyography
Phrenic nerve conduction studies
Ultrasound

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology
Clinical Neurology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Physiology (medical)

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