Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	115087
Country	Türkiye

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Correlation of diaphragm thickness with pulmonary function test in Parkinson’s disease
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Zeliha Cosgun, Emine Afsin, Ramazan Kurul, Sule Aydin Turkoglu, Melike Elif Kalfaoglu and Gulali Aktas
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Corresponding Author	Gulali Aktas, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Golkoy, Bolu 14030, Türkiye. draliaktas@yahoo.com
Key Words	Parkinson’s disease; Ultrasonography; Diaphragmatic thickness; Pulmonary function test; Respiratory function
Core Tip	In addition to motor impairments, Parkinson’s disease is also associated with respiratory dysfunction. This study investigated the relationship between diaphragm thickness measured by ultrasound and pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters. The results demonstrated significant correlations, particularly in advanced-stage patients, between diaphragm thickness and PFT values. Ultrasound-based diaphragm assessment may serve as a promising non-invasive alternative for monitoring respiratory function in Parkinson’s patients who are unable to perform PFTs.
Citation	Cosgun Z, Afsin E, Kurul R, Aydin Turkoglu S, Kalfaoglu ME, Aktas G. Correlation of diaphragm thickness with pulmonary function test in Parkinson’s disease. World J Methodol 2025; In press

Received	2025-10-13 08:24
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-13 08:24
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-31 09:05
Return for Revision	2025-10-31 09:05
Revised	2025-11-04 08:07
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-23 02:35
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-23 06:15
Articles in Press	2025-12-23 06:15
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