Iatrogenic injury to the phrenic nerve in infants and young children
- 1 August 1977
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 64 (8) , 558-560
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800640809
Abstract
Five cases of iatrogenic phrenic nerve injury in infants are presented. The difficulties of diagnosis and treatment are outlined and reference made to the possible sites of injury. The necessity for early recognition of the injury, and its prompt relief if indicated, are stressed.Keywords
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