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Anatomical Behaviour of the Phrenic Nerve and Innervation of the Diaphragm in the Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus). [PDF]

Anat Histol Embryol
ABSTRACT The phrenic nerve is responsible for the motor innervation of the diaphragm, which is essential for breathing. The literature lacks data regarding the nervous and respiratory systems of wild animals, especially the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus).
do Nascimento BC, de Cerqueira AR, Dos Anjos GS, Pimenta IB, Dos Santos ELS, Oliveira AVD, Leal PV, Guerra E Silva RD, de Faria MMMD, Pérez W, Cerqueira-Silva ÉADA.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Complications after medullary thyroid carcinoma surgery: multicentre study of the SQRTPA and EUROCRINE® databases

BJS (British Journal of Surgery), EarlyView., 2020
This study investigated postoperative complications after surgery for medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in Europe. Hypoparathyroidism, recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy and bleeding requiring reoperation occurred in 170 (26·2 per cent), 62 (13·7 per cent) and 17 (2·6 per cent) patients respectively.
D.‐J. van Beek, M. Almquist, A. O. Bergenfelz, T. J. Musholt, E. Nordenström, on behalf of the EUROCRINE® Council, M. Almquist, M. Barczynski, L. Brunaud, T. Clerici, M. H. Hansen, M. Iacobone, Ö. Makay, F. F. Palazzo, N. Muñoz‐Pérez, M. Raffaelli, P. Riss, S. van Slycke, M. R. Vriens   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vocal cord collapse during phrenic nerve-paced respiration in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/Sh1pwj]

F1000Research, 2012
Objective: Phrenic nerve pacing can be used to treat congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS). We report how the lack of normal vocal cord tone during phrenic paced respiration can result in passive vocal cord collapse and produce obstructive ...
Mark C Domanski, Diego A Preciado
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasound measurement of the distance of the phrenic nerve from the brachial plexus at the classic interscalene point and upper trunk: A volunteer-based observational study

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023
Background and Aims: The method of blocking the brachial plexus at the level of the upper trunk has been gaining popularity as a phrenic nerve–sparing alternative for interscalene block.
R Sripriya, J Manisha Gupta, P R Arthi, S Parthasarathy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Towards Zero Phrenic Nerve Injury in Reoperative Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The Value of Intraoperative Phrenic Nerve Stimulation

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, 2023
Background: Phrenic nerve injury is a devastating complication that results in significant morbidity and mortality. We developed a novel technique to localize the phrenic nerve and evaluate its success.
Sameh M. Said, Ali H. Mashadi, Mahmoud I. Salem, Shanti L. Narasimhan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Laryngeal Trauma with Phrenic Nerve Injury: A Rare Association

Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Objective: To share our experience in managing a rare involvement of phrenic nerve injury in laryngeal trauma Methods:             Study Design: Case report             Setting: Tertiary Referral Centre             Patient: One Results: A ...
Noor Dina Hashim, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Marina Mat Baki   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Concomitant brachial plexus and phrenic nerve palsy due to birth trauma: A case report

Medicine Science, 2021
Phrenic nerve palsy is a rare and mortal obstetric complication, and generally occurs with brachial plexus injury. Treatment options include surgical and conservative approach but there is no clear consensus yet.
Caglar Helvacioglu, Ali Emre Cetinkol, Boukari Bako Bibata   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thoracoscopic one-stage lobectomy and diaphragmatic plication for T3 lung cancer

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2018
Background Combined resection of a phrenic nerve is occasionally required in T3 primary lung carcinomas invading the phrenic nerve to completely remove a malignant tumour, resulting in diaphragmatic paralysis.
Yuki Takahashi, Masahiro Miyajima, Taijiro Mishina, Ryunosuke Maki, Makoto Tada, Kodai Tsuruta, Atsushi Watanabe   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Successful termination of persistent hiccups via combined ultrasound and nerve stimulator-guided singular phrenic nerve block: a case report and literature review

Journal of International Medical Research, 2023
Persistent hiccups that occur after abdominal surgery seriously affect postoperative rehabilitation. Phrenic nerve block therapy has been recommended after failure of medication or physical maneuvers.
Xijian Ke, Yinzhu Wu, Hua Zheng
doaj   +1 more source

Central Nervous System Involvement in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex and heterogeneous disease. Studies evaluating both peripheral and central nervous system involvement in patients with COPD at the same time are rare.
Jumana Kareem, Ali Al-Hashimi, Hashim Al-Kadhimi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source