Neonatal phrenic nerve paralysis resulting from intercostal drainage of pneumothorax

Neonatal phrenic nerve paralysis resulting from intercostal drainage of pneumothorax

Four cases of phrenic nerve paralysis complicating chest tube placement in the newborn for pneumothorax are presented. This complication is related to abnormal location of the medial end of the chest tube. It is suggested that on the frontal chest radiograph, the medial end of the chest tube should...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric radiology 1992-09, Vol.22 (5), p.379-381
Hauptverfasser: ODITA, J. C, KHAN, A. S. S. I, DINCSOY, M, KAYYALI, M, MASOUD, A, AMMARI, A
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Sprache:eng
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Biological and medical sciences
Chest Tubes - adverse effects
Diseases of the respiratory system
Drainage - adverse effects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Medical sciences
Phrenic Nerve - injuries
Pneumothorax - diagnostic imaging
Pneumothorax - therapy
Radiography, Thoracic
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Respiratory Paralysis - diagnostic imaging
Respiratory Paralysis - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Four cases of phrenic nerve paralysis complicating chest tube placement in the newborn for pneumothorax are presented. This complication is related to abnormal location of the medial end of the chest tube. It is suggested that on the frontal chest radiograph, the medial end of the chest tube should be no less than 1 cm from the spine.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/bf02016263