Phrenic nerve palsy with positive sniff test

Case contributed by Jayant Kumar
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Previous thoracic outlet syndrome with surgery.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Pre-operative radiograph.

Post-operative radiograph showing - left diaphragmatic elevation.

Paradoxical diaphragmatic movement on left side shown on Sniff test.

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