Chronic respiratory failure: an unusual cause and treatment.

Smyth, A; Riley, M · Thorax · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Hypoventilation secondary to brainstem stroke resulting in chronic respiratory failure is extremely uncommon. This case documents the treatment of chronic type II respiratory failure secondary to central hypoventilation with medroxyprogesterone, a new treatment option.

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