Glassman L R, Spencer F C, Baumann F G, Adams F V, Colvin S B
Department of Surgery and Pulmonary Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York 10016.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Dec;58(6):1754-5; discussion 1757-8. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91680-2.
Diaphragmatic paralysis developed in an adult after a cardiac operation. The patient suffered from recurrent fevers and could not be weaned from mechanical ventilatory support. Diaphragmatic plication was performed and enabled rapid and sustained weaning from respiratory support.
