- Case Report
- A Case of Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis with Brachial Plexus Palsy in the Neonate
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Hae Joong Yoon, Kyeung Ho Park, Sang Hee Kim, Kye Whan Seul, Gil Hyun Kim, Hak Soo Lee, Chang Young Lim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(4):553-557. Published online April 15, 1998
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The diaphragm is especially important in sustaining minute ventilation in the neonate. Consequently,
diaphragmatic paralysis is not tolerated well by the neonate and often results in prolonged respiratory
failure. We experienced a case of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with the brachial plexus palsy
in a male newborn infant who presented with apnea and cyanosis due to birth asphyxia. After
endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilaton was started.... |
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