From: Exploring strategies to prevent post-lobectomy space: transient diaphragmatic paralysis using Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A)
Control group
BTX-A group
P value
Preop diaphragmatic heights (mm)
23.8 ± 5.4
24.8 ± 5.7
NS
Postop 7th day diaphragmatic heights (mm)
25.2 ± 4.4
31.8 ± 4.3
0.045
Elevation difference (mm)
1.3 ± 1.2*
7.0 ± 2.4
0.0035