| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879284 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Because the long-term effects of a paralyzed hemidiaphragm in pneumonectomy patients are characterized by significant alterations in lung function, all surgeons doing this type of work should take every precaution to avoid technical errors that could lead to phrenic nerve injury or interruption.
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Authors
Paula MD, Santiago MD, Steve MD, Mathieu MD, Luc MD, Deborah R. RN, CCRP, Yves MD, Sylvie MD, Serge MSc, Jean MD,