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Filho Pinto DR, Tedde ML, Avino AJG, Brandão SLB, Zanatta I, Hahn R. Video-assisted thoracoscopic implantation of a diaphragmatic pacemaker in a child with tetraplegia: indications, technique, and results. J Bras Pneumol 2015; 41:90-4. [PMID: 25750678 PMCID: PMC4350829 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37132015000100011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/04/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
We report the case of a child with tetraplegia after cervical trauma, who subsequently underwent diaphragmatic pacemaker implantation. We reviewed the major indications for diaphragmatic pacing and the types of devices employed. We highlight the unequivocal benefit of diaphragmatic pacing in the social and educational reintegration of individuals with tetraplegia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Darcy Ribeiro Filho Pinto
- Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
| | - Miguel Lia Tedde
- University of São Paulo, School of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heart Institute, University of São Paulo School of Medicine Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Alexandre José Gonçalves Avino
- Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
| | - Suzan Lúcia Brancher Brandão
- Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Department of Thoracic Surgery, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
| | - Iuri Zanatta
- Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
| | - Rafael Hahn
- Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul, Brazil. Caxias do Sul General Hospital, Caxias do Sul University Foundation, Caxias do Sul, Brazil
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