Successful repair of a transected phrenic nerve with restoration of diaphragmatic function.
This report describes the feasibility of restoring motor function of the diaphragm by early repair of a transected phrenic nerve, and discusses causes and consequences of phrenic nerve damage.
D000328:Adult; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications