Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis after aortic surgery with topical hypothermia: Ventilatory assistance by means of nasal mask bilevel positive pressure

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2003 May;125(5):1158-9. doi: 10.1067/mtc.2003.297.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypothermia, Induced / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Phrenic Nerve / injuries*
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / methods*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Respiratory Paralysis / etiology
  • Respiratory Paralysis / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome