Diaphragmatic plication in the extremely low birth weight infant
Gallagher P, Seashore J, Touloukian R. Diaphragmatic plication in the extremely low birth weight infant. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2000, 35: 615-616. PMID: 10770396, DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2000.0350615.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow birth weight infantsBirth weight infantsWeight infantsDiaphragmatic paralysisDiaphragmatic plicationEarly operative interventionRecurrent atelectasisRespiratory failureOperative interventionPulmonary functionMechanical ventilationTherapeutic optionsPatient populationRapid improvementInfantsPlicationParalysisAtelectasisDiscontinuationPneumoniaWeeks