Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis after an unusual physical effort. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Legarreta, Cora; Brea Folco, Javier; Burgos, Diego; Arce, Santiago; Luna, Carlos
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 23(2018)
• Page Start: 145
• Page End: 147
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Diaphragmatic paralysis -- Phrenic nerve injury; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.02.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Diaphragmatic paralysis is an uncommon cause of pulmonary dysfunction and can occur after traumatic phrenic nerve injury. Penetrating and blunt trauma to the neck is the most recognized mechanism of injury being stretching of the nerves very uncommon. We report a case of a 39-year-old man with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis due to violent stretching of the phrenic nerves. Clinical features and diagnosis methods are also reviewed.