Diaphragmatic paralysis after surgery in a patient with scimitar syndrome: A case report

Conclusions Decrease in action potential amplitude and/or delay or non-response in phrenic nerve latency suggesting or supporting the phrenic nerve lesion are observed in infants and young children mostly in the early period after cardiac surgery. However, this situation is temporary and good care during this period provides restoring the patient's health.
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research