Experimental investigation of the elasticity of the human diaphragm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures affect mainly the left side. In an experimental study in human corpses we examined the stretch behaviour of the left and right diaphragmatic halves.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kaemmer Daniel, Prescher Andreas, Hohl Christian, Steinau Gerhard, Böhm Gabriele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/10/5

Similar Items