Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis after aortic surgery with topical hypothermia: Ventilatory assistance by means of nasal mask bilevel positive pressure.

Authors :: Tokuda Y
Matsumoto M
Sugita T
Nishizawa J
Matsuyama K
Yoshida K
Matsuo T
Source :: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery [J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg] 2003 May; Vol. 125 (5), pp. 1158-9.
Publication Year :: 2003

Subjects :: Adult
Aortic Diseases surgery
Humans
Hypothermia, Induced adverse effects
Male
Positive-Pressure Respiration instrumentation
Respiratory Paralysis etiology
Treatment Outcome
Phrenic Nerve injuries
Positive-Pressure Respiration methods
Postoperative Complications
Respiratory Paralysis therapy

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