Diaphragmatic excursion

Diaphragmatic excursion is associated with mortality in humans (aHR 0.58, 95% CI 0.34–0.97).

“Over 24 months, dynapenia (by HGS) and diaphragmatic excursion were associated with mortality in adjusted models”

Humansoutpatients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma historydiaphragm24 months71 [78%] malesn = 91

The role of low muscle strength in predicting mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma

Internal and emergency medicine·Oct 16, 2026