Using non-invasive bi-level positive airway pressure ventilator via tracheostomy in children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome: two case reports

INTRODUCTION: Due to the economic downturn in Thailand, two baby girls with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome had to wait for several months to obtain definite diagnosis and long-term mechanical ventilation. Genetic investigation later revealed 20/25 polyalanine expansion of PHOX2B gene in...

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Autores principales: Preutthipan, Aroonwan, Kuptanon, Teeradej, Kamalaporn, Harutai, Leejakpai, Anchalee, Nugboon, Malinee, Wattanasirichaigoon, Duangrurdee
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4490599/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26109383
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13256-015-0631-7