| Literature DB >> 28572225 |
Emma Keelan1, Joseph Kidney2, Eoin P Judge2.
Abstract
Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis is a known cause of respiratory failure. Diagnosis can be difficult, particularly in the acute setting. We present the case of a gentleman diagnosed with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis secondary to phrenic neuropathy in the setting of cervical spondylosis. © Royal College of Physicians 2017. All rights reserved.Entities:
Keywords: Cervical spondylosis; diaphragmatic paralysis; phrenic neuropathy; orthopnea
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28572225 PMCID: PMC6297578 DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-3-245
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Med (Lond) ISSN: 1470-2118 Impact factor: 2.659