Can lung volumes and capacities be used as an outcome measure for phrenic nerve recovery after cardiac surgeries?

Phrenic nerve is the main nerve drive to the diaphragm and its injury is a well-known complication following cardiac surgeries. It results in diaphragmatic dysfunction with reduction in lung volumes and capacities. This study aimed to evaluate the objectivity of lung volumes and capacities as an out...

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Publié dans:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. - 1999. - 23(2011), 1 vom: 20. Jan., Seite 23-30
Auteur principal: El-Sobkey, Salwa B (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Salem, Naguib A
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2011
Accès à la collection:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
Sujets:Journal Article Diaphragmatic dysfunction Laser therapy Lung volumes and capacities Phrenic nerve injury