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Successful Repair of a Transected Phrenic Nerve with Restoration of Diaphragmatic Function

1983; Elsevier BV; Volume: 84; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1378/chest.84.5.642

1931-3543

Avraham D. Merav, Lari A. Attai, Douglas Condit,

Dysphagia Assessment and Management

This report describes the feasibility of restoring motor function of the diaphragm by early repair of a transected phrenic nerve, and discusses causes and consequences of phrenic nerve damage.