| Literature DB >> 12698685 |
Emanuele Durante-Mangoni1, Davide Del Vecchio, Giuseppe Ruggiero.
Abstract
We describe a case of permanent right diaphragm paralysis following a radiofrequency cardiac ablation procedure. The relationship between the procedure and the phrenic nerve lesion is discussed with respect to the possible pathogenetic mechanisms. Radiofrequency current used in cardiac electrophysiology may cause serious thoracic nerve injuries. Means to avoid this complication are pointed out.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 12698685 DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00136.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol ISSN: 0147-8389 Impact factor: 1.976