Unilateral elevation of diaphragm

  • posture – lateral decubitus position (dependent side)
  • gaseous dissension of stomach or colon
  • dorsal scoliosis
  • pulmonary hypoplasia
  • pulmonary collapse
  • phrenic nerve palsy
  • eventration
  • pneumonia or pleurisy
  • pulmonary thromboembolism
  • rib fracture
  • subphrenic infection
  • subphrenic mass