Diaphragmatic paralysis after organophosphate poisoning. A case report.
Peripheral neuropathy has been described as a rare complication of organophosphate toxicity in man. A case of diaphragmatic paralysis occurring after ingestion of malathion in a suicide attempt is reported. The patient required ventilatory support for 3 months during which time there was slow improvement in the diaphragmatic weakness, which by 6 months had resolved completely.
Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, University of Cape Town.
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D015110:4-Hydroxycoumarins / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D008294:Malathion / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012378:Rodenticides / Q000506:poisoning; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D015110:4-Hydroxycoumarins; D012378:Rodenticides; C013418:bromfenacoum; D008294:Malathion