| Literature DB >> 8758587 |
M F Mercier1, H Baghdadi, C Frosini, I Sielezneff, B Sastre, F Gouin.
Abstract
Steinert's disease or myotonic myopathy is associated with chronic restrictive respiratory insufficiency. A case of a patient with Steinert's disease undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with a full recovery within three days is reported. It is concluded that laparoscopic surgery is a possible therapeutic tool in patients suffering from a myopathy.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8758587 DOI: 10.1016/s0750-7658(96)80011-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Fr Anesth Reanim ISSN: 0750-7658