title: Spontaneous Recovery Following Traumatic Phrenic Nerve Palsy.
abstract: This is a case report of unilateral traumatic phrenic nerve palsy with spontaneous recovery over a period of 31 months. This adds to the literature, demonstrating that extended conservative management can lead to successful resolution even in the setting of traumatic aetiology.
authors: Green Lane Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, NZ.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Nelson
authors: Green Lane Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, NZ; The University of Auckland, Department of Surgery, Auckland, NZ. Electronic address: mhaydock@adhb.govt.nz.
authors: M D
authors: MD
authors: Haydock
authors: Green Lane Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, NZ.
authors: D A
authors: DA
authors: Haydock
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
keywords: Phrenic nerve; Trauma