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I was admitted to surgery for diaphragmatic plication in April, 2006. I too experienced the rapid loss of muscle mass during my extented stay in the ICU. After only one week on my back I was unable to stand or walk without assistance. ... Diaphragmatic paralysis, per se, should not cause pain. Most people with this...
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Diaphragmatic paralysis is a condition where this nerve is not working properly. In many instances the cause is never found. It can occur on its own. It can follow surgery, like you had to replace your tricuspid valve on 4/1/04. During the surgery the nerve may have been irritated or cut or damaged.
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Key Words: Diaphragm paralysis • Neuralgic amyotrophy • Surgery for dyspnea • Surgical plication of the diaphragm ... The recovery of diaphragmatic strength, however, is highly variable. If there is no sign of recovery at all after one year, the chances of complete recovery of muscle strength seems small.
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Kuniyoshi, Y, Yamashiro, S, Miyagi, K, et al. Diaphragmatic plication in adult patients with diaphragm paralysis after cardiac surgery. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004; 10:160.
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Ninane V, Farkas GA, Baer R, de Troyer A. Mechanism of rib cage inspiratory muscle recruitment in diaphragmatic paralysis. Am Rev of Respir Dis 1989; 139: 146-9 ... Transient hemi-diaphragmatic paralysis following neck surgery: report of a case and review of the literature...
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Diaphragmatic paralysis is a condition where phrenic nerve is not working properly. In most of cases cause can’t be found. paralyzed diaphragm can be caused by multiple sclerosis, thoracic and cervical spine surgery, muscular dystrophy and various diseases of muscle called myopathies.
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The Medscape Journal ... General Surgery ... Aortic Diseases [surgery]
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General Surgery ... OBJECTIVE: We investigated the benefit of diaphragmatic plication for weaning from mechanical ventilation in these adult patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Four patients underwent diaphragmatic plication for difficulty of weaning from mechanical ventilation due to diaphragmatic paralysis.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15312011
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Methods: A search of cardiology, radiology, and hospital databases identified 170 episodes of diaphragmatic paralysis after cardiothoracic surgery in 168 children operated on from 1985 to 1997. Medical records were reviewed to determine demographics, details of the operation and postoperative course,
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