2008
Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history.
Elefteriades J, Singh M, Tang P, Siegel MD, Kenney B, Pandey A, Kopf GS. Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2008, 49: 289-95. PMID: 18431352.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral diaphragm paralysisDiaphragm paralysisChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNatural historyBilateral diaphragm paralysisIntact phrenic nerveObstructive pulmonary diseaseSpirometric improvementClinical improvementExpiratory volumePulmonary infectionDiaphragm resectionLeft diaphragmOccasional patientPhrenic nervePulmonary diseaseSurgical explorationDiaphragm functionLower lobeVital capacityClinical recordsClinical spectrumMean durationNeurogenic atrophyBest therapy
1996
Electrical stimulation to restore respiration.
Creasey G, Elefteriades J, DiMarco A, Talonen P, Bijak M, Girsch W, Kantor C. Electrical stimulation to restore respiration. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 1996, 33: 123-32. PMID: 8724168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhrenic nerveElectrical stimulationCentral alveolar hypoventilationHigh quadriplegiaTracheal problemsAlveolar hypoventilationVentilatory careRespiratory paralysisChronic infectionPartial lesionsReduced riskLong-term supportMuscle stimulationPacing systemPatientsPacing devicesNerveStimulationPositive resultsStimulation waveformsRisk