Early use of an implantable diaphragm pacing stimulator for a child with severe acute flaccid myelitis—a case report

INTRODUCTION: Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is a recently recognized, polio-like illness of children that can be functionally devastating. Severe cases can lead to ventilatory failure. Incomplete phrenic nerve injuries in other populations has been shown to respond to diaphragmatic stimulation. We th...

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Autores principales: Edmiston, Travis L., Elrick, Mathew J., Kovler, Mark L., Jelin, Eric B., Onders, Raymond P., Sadowsky, Cristina L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2019
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6786381/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31632725
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41394-019-0207-7

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6786381/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31632725
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41394-019-0207-7

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