Successful plication for postoperative diaphragmatic paralysis in an adult

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Dec;58(6):1754-5; discussion 1757-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91680-2.

Abstract

Diaphragmatic paralysis developed in an adult after a cardiac operation. The patient suffered from recurrent fevers and could not be weaned from mechanical ventilatory support. Diaphragmatic plication was performed and enabled rapid and sustained weaning from respiratory support.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Diaphragm / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Respiratory Paralysis / etiology
  • Respiratory Paralysis / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventilator Weaning / methods*