The left phrenic nerve was identified and did not present any abnormalities in its anatomic course or gross appearance. The lower lobe of the left lung showed evidence of partial collapse. The ...

The implantable device automatically activates each night to stimulate the right or left phrenic nerve, which sends signals to the diaphragm to help restore a normal breathing pattern.

Phrenic nerve injuries are debilitating and severely affect a patient’s quality of life. Dr. Matthew Kaufman of the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at the Plastic Surgery Center recently ...

The surgeon cut into her neck above the collarbone, snipped off an inch and a half of the right phrenic nerve. ... (He had halted an attack, three years ago, by cutting her left phrenic nerve.) ...

Given 6 Months to Live, 57-Year-Old Woman Gets New Lease on Life With Groundbreaking Procedure SHREWSBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Plastic Surgery Center today announced that a New Jersey medical ...

Diaphragm spasms may impede normal breathing and be uncomfortable. They can occur for a number of reasons, including a blow to the stomach, a hiatial hernia, or phrenic nerve irritation. The ...

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Researchers followed 180 people treated with phrenic nerve reconstruction for chronic paralysis of the diaphragm for a median of 2.7 years, assessing their physical function and reported outcomes.

Long-Term Follow-Up after Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Diaphragmatic Paralysis: A Review of 180 Patients. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2016; DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588018; ...