| DE | diaphragmatic eventration |
| DP | Diaphragmatic plication |
| UDP | unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis |
| VATS | video-assisted thoracic surgery |
| UVATS | uni portal video-assisted thoracic surgery |
| EDC | epidural catheter |
| FVC | forced vital capacity |
| FEV1 | forced expiratory volume in 1 s |
| DLCO | diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide |
| UDE | Unilateral diaphragmatic eventration |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| US | ultrasound |
| COPD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| ASA | American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| MRC | Medical Research Council |
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