Atypical presentation of bilateral phrenic nerve palsy and its unusual recovery after coronary artery bypass grafting.

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dc.contributor.authorDuara, R
dc.contributor.authorSarma, AK
dc.contributor.authorSinha, PK
dc.contributor.authorAshalatha, R
dc.contributor.authorMisra, M
dc.date.accessioned2017-03-10T03:25:37Z
dc.date.available2017-03-10T03:25:37Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractBilateral phrenic nerve paralysis after coronary artery bypass surgery in a 47-year-old female patient is reported. This became evident on the 5th post-extubation day and mimicked acute coronary syndrome and led to difficulty in diagnosis. The patient required re-intubation and mechanical ventilation for only 6 days. The diagnosis of clinical and radiological abnormalities suggestive of bilateral phrenic nerve dysfunction was assisted by fluoroscopy, measurement of needle electromyography, and phrenic nerve motor conduction studies. The patient was followed up postoperatively for 14 weeks with complete regression of the neuropathy one month after surgery. An awareness of this complication should lead to improved care and successful postoperative management of patients.
dc.identifier.citation54 ,7;501-504en_US
dc.identifier.uri10.1055/s-2006-924100
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/9341
dc.publisherTHORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
dc.subjectCardiovascular System & Cardiology; Respiratory System; Surgery
dc.titleAtypical presentation of bilateral phrenic nerve palsy and its unusual recovery after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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