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The Mid-Term Changes of Pulmonary Function Tests After Phrenic Nerve Transfer

BACKGROUND: In the restoration of elbow flexion, the phrenic nerve has proven to be a good donor, but considering the role of the phrenic nerve in respiratory function, we cannot disregard the potential dangers of this method. OBJECTIVES: In the current study, we reviewed the results of pulmonary fu...

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Autores principales: Yavari, Masoud, Hassanpour, Seyed Esmail, Khodayari, Mohammad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Kowsar 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4853591/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27148498
http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/atr.30672
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Sumario:BACKGROUND: In the restoration of elbow flexion, the phrenic nerve has proven to be a good donor, but considering the role of the phrenic nerve in respiratory function, we cannot disregard the potential dangers of this method. OBJECTIVES: In the current study, we reviewed the results of pulmonary function tests (PFT) in four patients who underwent phrenic nerve transfer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed the results of serial spirometry tests, which were performed before and after phrenic nerve transfer surgery. RESULTS: All patients regained Biceps power to M3 strength or above. None of our patients experienced pulmonary problems or respiratory complaints, but a significant reduction of spirometric parameters occurred after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the close link between the role of the phrenic nerve and pulmonary function, such that the use of this nerve as a transfer donor leads to spirometric impairments.