Successful plication for postoperative diaphragmatic paralysis in an adult.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Diaphragmatic paralysis developed in an adult after a cardiac operation. The patient suffered from recurrent fevers and could not be weaned from mechanical ventilatory support. Diaphragmatic plication was performed and enabled rapid and sustained weaning from respiratory support.
Medical subject headings
- Diaphragm
- Postoperative Complications
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Suture Techniques
- Ventilator Weaning