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Robertson DJ, Jeziorczak PM, Aprahamian CJ. Diaphragmatic pacing for respiratory failure in children. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151386. [PMID: 38245992 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Diaphragm pacing is a ventilation strategy in respiratory failure. Most of the literature on pacing involves adults with common indications being spinal cord injury and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Previous reports in pediatric patients consist of case reports or small series; most describe direct phrenic nerve stimulation for central hypoventilation syndrome. This differs from adult reports that focus most commonly on spinal cord injuries and the rehabilitative nature of diaphragm pacing. This review describes the current state of diaphragm pacing in pediatric patients. Indications, current available technologies, surgical techniques, advantages, and pitfalls/problems are discussed.
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- Daniel J Robertson
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Illinois, OSF Healthcare, Peoria, IL, United States; University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, United States.
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Illinois, OSF Healthcare, Peoria, IL, United States; University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital of Illinois, OSF Healthcare, Peoria, IL, United States; University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL, United States
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Sandín López E, Fernández Torres B, Blanco Marquez V, Sancho Muñoz DE Verger Á. Controlled phrenic nerve palsy for pulmonary resection surgery. Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:1150-1152. [PMID: 37534885 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17595-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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- Elena Sandín López
- Department of Anesthesiology, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Sevilla, Spain -
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Ke X, Wu Y, Zheng H. Successful termination of persistent hiccups via combined ultrasound and nerve stimulator-guided singular phrenic nerve block: a case report and literature review. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231216616. [PMID: 38041831 PMCID: PMC10693799 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231216616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023] Open
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Persistent hiccups that occur after abdominal surgery seriously affect postoperative rehabilitation. Phrenic nerve block therapy has been recommended after failure of medication or physical maneuvers. However, the phrenic nerve is often difficult to accurately identify because of its small diameter and anatomic variations. We combined ultrasound with the use of a nerve stimulator to quickly and accurately identify and block the phrenic nerve in a patient with postoperative persistent hiccups. The ongoing hiccups were immediately terminated with no adverse effects. The patient reported no recurrence during the 2-week follow-up period. We conclude that the combined use of real-time ultrasound guidance and a nerve stimulator for singular phrenic nerve block might be an effective intervention for terminating postoperative persistent hiccups, although further studies are needed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this technique. The findings in this case suggest a potential clinical application for this technique in managing persistent hiccups, thereby contributing to improved patient care and outcomes.
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- Xijian Ke
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hubei Key Laboratory of Geriatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Brain Health, and Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Anesthesia, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Lakomkin N, Wu KY, Hébert-Blouin MN, Spinner RJ. Lateral Displacement of the Phrenic Nerve in C5 Tumors. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2023; 25:e246-e250. [PMID: 37707421 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Nerve sheath tumors of the brachial plexus frequently distort the local anatomy, increasing the difficulty of safe exposure and resection. However, lateral displacement of the phrenic nerve has not been previously described. The purpose of this study was thus to illustrate the abnormal lateral displacement of the phrenic nerve in 2 cases of patients undergoing brachial plexus tumor resection and provide a possible mechanism for this observation. METHODS Two patients underwent surgical resection of clinically progressing C5 schwannomas. During exposure, the phrenic nerve was found to be significantly more superficial and lateral than typical. This structural relationship persisted even after complete resection of the lesion. Both patients did well postoperatively. RESULTS The phrenic nerve traverses along the anterolateral aspect of the anterior scalene. However, in these 2 cases of C5 nerve sheath tumors, the phrenic was found to be significantly more lateral and superficial than usual, draping across the medial aspect of the tumor. We believe that the C5-phrenic communicating branch may act as a functional tether that mobilizes the phrenic nerve laterally as the tumor grows. The mass effect on the anterior scalene by the underlying C5 tumor may further contribute to the anterolateral and superficial displacement of the nerve. CONCLUSION The phrenic nerve may be seen markedly more laterally and superficially displaced in cases of C5 nerve sheath tumors. It is important for surgeons who operate on lesions of the brachial plexus to be aware of this phenomenon.
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- Nikita Lakomkin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Zavala A, Chuieng-Yi Lu J, Zelenski NA, Nai-Jen Chang T, Chwei-Chin Chuang D. Staged Phrenic Nerve Elongation and Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transplantation-A Possible Option for Late Reconstruction in Chronic Brachial Plexus Injury. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:1058.e1-1058.e9. [PMID: 35534324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE In patients with late brachial plexus birth injuries, sequelae after acute flaccid myelitis, or chronic adult brachial plexus injury, donor nerves for functioning muscle transplantation are often scarce. We present the results of a potential strategy using the phrenic nerve with staged free gracilis transplantation for upper extremity reanimation in these scenarios. METHODS A retrospective review was performed on an institutional database of brachial plexus injury or patients with palsy. All patients underwent a staged reconstruction in which the ipsilateral phrenic nerve was extended by an autogenous nerve graft (PhNG), followed by free-functioning gracilis transplantation (PhNG-gracilis). RESULTS Nine patients (6 cases of late brachial plexus birth injuries, 2 of acute flaccid myelitis, and 1 of adult chronic brachial plexus injury) were included in this study. The median follow-up period following the PhNG-gracilis procedure was 27 months (range, 12-72 months). The goals of the staged PhNG and PhNG-gracilis were primarily finger extension or finger flexion. In some patients, the technique was used to improve both elbow and finger function, tunneling the muscle through the flexor compartment of the upper arm and under the mobile wad at the elbow. All patients exhibited improvement of muscle strength, including in finger extension (4 patients) from M0 to M2; finger flexion (3 patients) from M0 to M3; elbow extension (1 patient) from M0 to M2; and elbow flexion (1 patient) from M2 to M4. CONCLUSIONS A 2-stage PhNG-gracilis may restore or enhance the residual elbow and/or finger paralysis in chronic brachial plexus injuries. A minimum follow-up period of 3 years is recommended. This technique may remain useful as one of the last reconstructive options to increase power in patients with scarce donor nerves. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic V.
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- Abraham Zavala
- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Chuieng-Yi Lu J, An-Jou Lin J, Lee CH, Nai-Jen Chang T, Chwei-Chin Chuang D. Phrenic Nerve as an Alternative Donor for Nerve Transfer to Restore Shoulder Abduction in Severe Multiple Root Injuries of the Adult Brachial Plexus. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:954.e1-954.e10. [PMID: 35610117 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Nerve transfer is the gold standard to restore shoulder abduction in acute brachial plexus injuries. The aim of this study was to compare the phrenic nerve (Ph) to the spinal accessory nerve (XI) as the donor nerve for this purpose. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed on 136 patients with acute brachial plexus injuries who received a nerve transfer of the shoulder with either the Ph (94 patients) or XI (42 patients). Each group was divided into 3 subgroups based on the recipient nerve. The maximum degree of shoulder abduction was recorded after 2 years of postoperative follow-up. A generalized estimating equation model was performed to examine the variables affecting shoulder abduction over time. RESULTS The maximum degrees of shoulder abduction achieved were 61.9° ± 38.7° in patients with Ph and 51.1° ± 37.3° in patients with XI. More than M3 shoulder abduction was achieved by 67% of patients with Ph versus 59% of patients with XI. The regression analysis showed that the age at the time of surgery correlated more with the functional outcome over time than the choice of donor nerve. CONCLUSIONS In multiple root brachial plexus injuries, the Ph exhibited similar outcomes to the XI for shoulder abduction. Our routine exploration of the supraclavicular plexus exposes the Ph conveniently for nerve transfer. The phrenic nerve should be considered as an alternative when the XI is not available or is reserved for secondary reconstruction. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Johnny Chuieng-Yi Lu
- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical University, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical University, Linkou, Taiwan.
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Zhong Y, Deng J, Wang L, Zhang Y. Phrenic nerve block combined with stellate ganglion block for postoperative intractable hiccups: a case report. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231197069. [PMID: 37666219 PMCID: PMC10478533 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231197069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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Postoperative intractable hiccups slow patient recovery and generate multiple adverse effects, highlighting the importance of investigating the pathogenesis and terminating the hiccups in a timely manner. At present, medical and physical therapies account for the main treatments. We encountered a case in which postoperative intractable hiccups after biliary T-tube drainage removal ceased with the application of an ultrasound-guided block of the unilateral phrenic nerve and stellate ganglion. No complications developed, and the therapeutic effect was remarkable. To our knowledge, this approach has not been reported to date. Simultaneously blocking the phrenic nerve and stellate ganglion may be a treatment option for intractable hiccups.
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- Yubin Zhong
- Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Yuedong Hospital, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Yuedong Hospital, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Yuedong Hospital, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Surgery and Anesthesia, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Yuedong Hospital, Meizhou, China
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Reinsch N, Füting A, Höwel D, Neven K. [Pulsed field ablation : The ablation technique of the future?]. Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol 2022; 33:12-18. [PMID: 34997292 DOI: 10.1007/s00399-021-00833-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The ablation of cardiac arrhythmias is now standard therapy in invasive electrophysiology with a focus on atrial fibrillation due to its high prevalence. Thermal energy sources such as radiofrequency or cryoablation are the most commonly used techniques to date. Due to limitations in terms of effectiveness and safety because of possible indiscriminate tissue destruction, ablation using pulsed field ablation (PFA) can be a safe and effective alternative to thermal ablation techniques. This is a nonthermal form of energy that creates effective myocardial lesions by means of irreversible electroporation by generating short, high-energy electrical impulses. Preliminary data show high effectiveness with a low complication rate. Myocardial tissue shows a high specificity while sparing surrounding structures such as the esophagus, the phrenic nerve and surrounding vascular structures. Therefore, irreversible electroporation is a very promising technique and has the potential to become the perfect form of energy for many catheter ablations and especially for pulmonary vein isolation. In this article we provide an overview of the current status of PFA as well as an outlook on future fields of treatment.
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- Nico Reinsch
- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Str. 21, 45131, Essen, Deutschland.
- Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Str. 21, 45131, Essen, Deutschland
- Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Str. 21, 45131, Essen, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Elektrophysiologie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Alfried-Krupp-Str. 21, 45131, Essen, Deutschland
- Universität Witten/Herdecke, Witten, Deutschland
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González Rodríguez A, González Porto SA, Comellas Melero N, Arufe MC. Acellular nerve graft enriched with mesenchymal stem cells in the transfer of the phrenic nerve to the musculocutaneous nerve in a C5-C6 brachial plexus avulsion in a rat model. Microsurgery 2022; 42:57-65. [PMID: 34661312 DOI: 10.1002/micr.30829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Phrenic nerve transfer has been shown to achieve good nerve regeneration in brachial plexus avulsion. Acellular nerve allografts (ANAs) showed inferior results to autografts, which is why its use with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is currently being studied. The aim is to study the effect of BM-MSCs associated with ANAs in a rat model of phrenic nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve in a C5-C6 avulsion. MATERIAL AND METHODS 42 Wistar-Lewis rats underwent a C5-C6 lesion in the right forelimb by excising a 3 mm segment from both roots, followed by a phrenic nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve associated with the interposition of a three types of nerve graft (randomly distributed): control (autograft) group (n = 12), ANAs group (n = 12), and ANAs + BM-MSCs group (n = 18) After 12 weeks, amplitude and latency of the NAP and the compound motor action potential (CMAP) were measured. Biceps muscles were studied by histological analysis and nerve grafts by electron microscopy and fluorescence analysis. RESULTS Statistically significant reductions were found in latency of the CMAP between groups control (2.48 ± 0.47 ms) and experimental (ANAs: 4.38 ± 0.78 ms, ANAs + BM-MSCs: 4.08 ± 0.85 ms) and increases in the amplitude of the CMAP between groups control (0.04388 ± 0.02 V) and ANAs + BM-MSCs (0.02275 ± 0.02 V), as well as in the thickness of the myelin sheath between groups control (0.81 ± 0.07 μm) and experimental (ANAs: 0.72 ± 0.08 μm, ANAs + BM-MSCs: 0.72 ± 0.07 μm) and in the area of the myelin sheath between groups control (13.09 ± 2.67 μm2 ) and ANAs (10.01 ± 2.97 μm2 ) (p < .05). No statistically significant differences have been found between groups ANAs and ANAs + BM-MSCs. CONCLUSIONS This study presents a model for the study of lesions of the upper trunk and validates the autologous graft as the gold standard.
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- Alba González Rodríguez
- Research Group on Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine; Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences and Medicine Department, A Coruña University (CHUAC. INIBIC), A Coruña, Spain
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- Research Group on Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine; Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences and Medicine Department, A Coruña University (CHUAC. INIBIC), A Coruña, Spain
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- Research Group on Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine; Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences and Medicine Department, A Coruña University (CHUAC. INIBIC), A Coruña, Spain
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Kaufman MR, Chang EI, Bauer T, Rossi K, Elkwood AI, Paulin E, Jarrahy R. Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Effective Surgical Treatment of Diaphragmatic Paralysis. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 87:310-315. [PMID: 34397519 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Diaphragmatic paralysis due to phrenic nerve injury may cause orthopnea, exertional dyspnea, and sleep-disordered breathing. Phrenic nerve reconstruction may relieve symptoms and improve respiratory function. A retrospective review of 400 consecutive patients undergoing phrenic nerve reconstruction for diaphragmatic paralysis at 2 tertiary treatment centers was performed between 2007 and 2019. Symptomatic patients were identified, and the diagnosis was confirmed on radiographic evaluations. Assessment parameters included pulmonary spirometry (forced expiratory volume in 1 second and FVC), maximal inspiratory pressure, compound muscle action potentials, diaphragm thickness, chest fluoroscopy, and Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36) survey. There were 81 females and 319 males with an average age of 54 years (range, 19-79 years). The mean duration from diagnosis to surgery was 29 months (range, 1-320 months). The most common etiologies were acute or chronic injury (29%), interscalene nerve block (17%), and cardiothoracic surgery (15%). The mean improvements in forced expiratory volume in 1 second and FVC at 1 year were 10% (P < 0.01) and 8% (P < 0.05), respectively. At 2-year follow-up, the corresponding values were 22% (P < 0.05) and 18% (P < 0.05), respectively. Improvement on chest fluoroscopy was demonstrated in 63% and 71% of patients at 1 and 2-year follow-up, respectively. There was a 20% (P < 0.01) improvement in maximal inspiratory pressure, and compound muscle action potentials increased by 82% (P < 0.001). Diaphragm thickness demonstrated a 27% (P < 0.01) increase, and SF-36 revealed a 59% (P < 0.001) improvement in physical functioning. Symptomatic diaphragmatic paralysis should be considered for surgical treatment. Phrenic nerve reconstruction can achieve symptomatic relief and improve respiratory function. Increasing spirometry and improvements on Sniff from 1 to 2 years support incremental recovery with longer follow-up.
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- From the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, Shrewsbury, NJ
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City, NJ
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- From the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, Shrewsbury, NJ
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune City, NJ
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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España MI, Sastre I, Franco CA, Emilia Q, Ceballos RJ, Bustos MEF. Video-assisted thoracoscopic diaphragmatic plication. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 2021. [PMID: 35616985 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2021.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The authors demonstrate a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical technique for diaphragmatic plication, which is used to treat acquired diaphragmatic paralysis resulting from injury to the phrenic nerve. The objective of the surgical procedure is to return the abdominal contents to their normal position and restore optimal lung expansion by reducing the size of the diaphragmatic surface. Successful diaphragmatic plication improves lung function, reduces dyspnea, and restores quality of life.
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- Manuel Isaac España
- Hospital Privado Universitario de Cordoba General Surgeon Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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El-Gammal TA, El-Sayed A, Kotb MM, Abdel-Hamid UF, El-Gammal YT. Long-Term Outcome of Phrenic Nerve Transfer in Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injuries. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:188-192. [PMID: 33346562 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In brachial plexus injuries, useful recovery of arm function has been documented in most patients after phrenic nerve transfer after variable follow-up durations, but there is not much information about long-term functional outcomes. In addition, there is still some concern that respiratory complications might become manifest with aging. The aim of this study was to report the outcome of phrenic nerve transfer after a minimum follow-up of 5 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-six patients were reviewed and evaluated clinically. Age at surgery averaged 25.2 years and follow-up averaged 9.15 years. RESULTS Shoulder abduction and external rotation achieved by transfer of phrenic to axillary nerve (or posterior division of upper trunk), combined with spinal accessory to suprascapular nerve transfer, were better than that achieved by transfer of phrenic to suprascapular nerve, combined with grafting the posterior division of upper trunk from C5, 52.3 and 45.5 degrees versus 47.5 and 39.4 degrees, respectively. There was no difference in abduction when the phrenic nerve was transferred directly to the posterior division of upper trunk or to the axillary nerve using nerve graft. Elbow flexion (≥M3 MRC) was achieved in 5 (83.3%) of 6 cases. Elbow extension M4 MRC or greater was achieved in 4 (66.6%) of 6 cases. All patients, including those who exceeded the age of 45 years and those who had concomitant intercostal nerve transfer, continued to have no respiratory symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The long-term follow-up confirms the safety and effectiveness and of phrenic nerve transfer for functional restoration of shoulder and elbow functions in brachial plexus avulsion injuries.
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- Tarek Abdalla El-Gammal
- From the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Assiut University School of Medicine, Assiut, Egypt
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Socolovsky M, Bonilla G, Lovaglio AC, Masi GD. Differences in strength fatigue when using different donors in traumatic brachial plexus injuries. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:1913-1919. [PMID: 32556814 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04454-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to assess the results of elbow flexion strength fatigue, rather than the maximal power of strength, after brachial plexus re-innervation with phrenic and spinal accessory nerves. We designed a simple but specific test to study whether statistical differences were observed among those two donor nerves. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed patients with severe brachial plexus palsy for which either phrenic nerve (PN) or spinal accessory nerve (SAN) to musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) transfer was performed. A dynamometer was used to determine the maximal contraction strength. One and two kilograms circular weights were utilized to measure isometrically the duration of submaximal and near-maximal contraction time. Statistical analysis was performed between the two groups. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients were included: 21 with a PN transfer while 7 with a SAN transfer for elbow flexion. The mean time from trauma to surgery was 7.1 months for spinal accessory nerve versus 5.2 for phrenic nerve, and the mean follow-up was 57.7 and 38.6 months, respectively. Statistical analysis showed a quicker fatigue for the PN, such that patients with the SAN transfer could hold weights of 1 kg and 2 kg for a mean of 91.0 and 61.6 s, respectively, while patients with transfer of the phrenic nerve could hold 1 kg and 2 kg weights for just a mean of 41.7 and 19.6 s, respectively. Both differences were statistically significant (at p = 0.006 and 0.011, respectively). Upon correlation analysis, endurances at 1 kg and 2 kg were strongly correlated, with r = 0.85 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that phrenic to musculocutaneous nerve transfer showed an increased muscular fatigue when compared with spinal accessory nerve to musculocutaneous transfer. Further studies designed to analyze this relation should be performed to increase our knowledge about strength endurance/fatigue and muscle re-innervation.
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- Mariano Socolovsky
- Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery Program, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, 1175 Torre 2 5A, 1428, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Argentina.
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- Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery Program, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, 1175 Torre 2 5A, 1428, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Argentina
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- Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery Program, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, 1175 Torre 2 5A, 1428, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Argentina
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- Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Surgery Program, Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, 1175 Torre 2 5A, 1428, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Argentina
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BACKGROUND The first reported case of cardiac herniation was in 1948 and occurred following pericardiectomy during a lung cancer resection. Although rare, this potentially fatal surgical complication may occur following any operation in which a pericardial incision or resection is performed. The majority of literature on cardiac herniation involves case reports after intrapericardial pneumonectomy. Currently, there are no reports of cardiac herniation after thymectomy with pericardial resection. CASE PRESENTATION A 44-year-old Asian female with symptomatic myasthenia gravis was referred for thymectomy. Originally thought to have Bell's Palsy, her symptoms began with right eyelid drooping and facial weakness. Over time, she developed difficulty holding her head up, upper extremity weakness, difficulty chewing and dysarthria. These symptoms worsened with activity. She was found to have positive acetylcholine receptor binding antibody on her myasthenia gravis panel. A preoperative CT scan demonstrated a 3.5 cm × 2 cm anterior mediastinal mass along the right heart border and phrenic nerve. A complete thymectomy, via right-sided robotic-assisted approach was performed en bloc with a portion of the right phrenic nerve and a 4 cm × 4 cm portion of pericardium overlying the right atrium and superior right ventricle. Upon undocking of the robot and closure of the port sites, the patient became acutely hypotensive (lowest recorded blood pressure 43/31 mmHg). The camera was reinserted and demonstrated partial cardiac herniation through the anterior pericardial defect toward the right chest. An emergent midline sternotomy was performed and the heart was manually reduced. The patient's hemodynamics stabilized. A vented Gore-Tex 6 cm × 6 cm patch was sewn along the pericardial edges with interrupted 4-0 prolene to close the pericardial defect. CONCLUSION This potentially fatal complication, although rare, should always be considered whenever there is hemodynamic instability entry or resection of the pericardium during surgery. We now routinely sew in a pericardial patch using our robotic surgical system for any defect over 3 cm × 3 cm that extends from the mid- to inferior portions of the heart.
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- John Espey
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27705, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27705, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27705, USA
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de Mendonça Cardoso M, Gepp R, Correa JFG. Outcome following phrenic nerve transfer to musculocutaneous nerve in patients with traumatic brachial palsy: a qualitative systematic review. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016; 158:1793-800. [PMID: 27260490 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-016-2855-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The phrenic nerve can be transferred to the musculocutaneous nerve in patients with traumatic brachial plexus palsy in order to recover biceps strength, but the results are controversial. There is also a concern about pulmonary function after phrenic nerve transection. In this paper, we performed a qualitative systematic review, evaluating outcomes after this procedure. METHOD A systematic review of published studies was undertaken in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Data were extracted from the selected papers and related to: publication, study design, outcome (biceps strength in accordance with BMRC and pulmonary function) and population. Study quality was assessed using the "strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology" (STROBE) standard or the CONSORT checklist, depending on the study design. RESULTS Seven studies were selected for this systematic review after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. One hundred twenty-four patients completed follow-up, and most of them were graded M3 or M4 (70.1 %) for biceps strength at the final evaluation. Pulmonary function was analyzed in five studies. It was not possible to perform a statistical comparison between studies because the authors used different parameters for evaluation. Most of the patients exhibited a decrease in pulmonary function tests immediately after surgery, with recovery in the following months. Study quality was determined using STROBE in six articles, and the global score varied from 8 to 21. CONCLUSIONS Phrenic nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve can recover biceps strength ≥M3 (BMRC) in most patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury. Early postoperative findings revealed that the development of pulmonary symptoms is rare, but it cannot be concluded that the procedure is safe because there is no study evaluating pulmonary function in old age.
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- Marcio de Mendonça Cardoso
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, 70673-208, SQSW 302, Brasilia, Brazil.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals, 70673-208, SQSW 302, Brasilia, Brazil
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Kobayashi J. [APPLICATION OF RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE PERIPHERAL NERVE TO INJURED PHRENIC NERVE TO RESTORE THE PARALYZED DIAPHRAGM]. Nihon Geka Gakkai Zasshi 2016; 117:308-315. [PMID: 30160856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Phrenic nerve injury often causes diaphragmatic dysfunction. Damage to the phrenic nerve may be caused by iatrogenic injury such as transection or crush during thoracic or neck surgery to treat bronchogenic, mediastinal, or neck tumors. Plication of the diaphragm is a procedure in which the flaccid hemidiaphragm is tautened by oversuturing it. Although it has been offered to patients with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis who have severe dyspnea and other symptoms, the essential treatment should be restoration of the function to the paralyzed diaphragm. Established reconstructive techniques for peripheral nerves are indicated to treat some phrenic nerve injury cases. Muscle contraction and diaphragmatic function following nerve reconduction is recovered in many clinical cases, and favorable experimental results were seen in animal models. Reconstructive nerve procedures such as repair, graft, or transfer may be indicated in more cases of phrenic nerve injury to improve prognostic outcomes of surgery to treat locally advanced malignancies.
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- Jo Jo Hai
- Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital; Research Center of Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital; Research Center of Heart, Brain, Hormone and Healthy Aging, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Phrenic nerve stimulation is a technique used to reanimate the diaphragm of patients with central nervous system etiologies of respiratory insufficiency. Current clinical indications include congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, spinal cord injury above C4, brain stem injury, and idiopathic severe sleep apnea. Presurgical evaluation ensures proper patient selection by validating the intact circuit from the phrenic nerve through alveolar oxygenation. The procedure involves placing leads around the phrenic nerves bilaterally and attaching these leads to radio receivers in a subcutaneous pocket. The rate and amplitude of the current is adjusted via an external radio transmitter. After implantation, each patient progresses through a conditioning phase that strengthens the diaphragm and progressively provides independence from the mechanical ventilator. Studies indicate that patients and families experience an improved quality of life and are satisfied with the results. Phrenic nerve stimulation provides a safe and effective means for reanimating the diaphragm for certain patients with respiratory insufficiency, providing independence from mechanical ventilation.
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Engin O, Yildirim M, Kulan A, Dalgic A, Yagci A, Toptay H, Akcay E. The free neural grafting for recurrent nerve laceration Experimental study in rabbit. Ann Ital Chir 2015; 86:563-569. [PMID: 26899952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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AIM The most dreaded complication of thyroidectomy is recurrent laryngeal nerve damage, which is most of the time hardly irreversible. In our experimental study we researched the use of free nerve grafts in the treatment of laryngeal nerve damage in rabbit. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were three groups in our study. In the first group, the recurrent laryngeal nerve was severed and then a free nerve graft was interposed between the phrenic nerve and distal end of recurrent laryngeal nerve. In the second group, a defect in the continuity of the laryngeal nerve was created. The two ends of the nerve were joined together later by an interposed free nerve graft. In the third group, only a defect in the recurrent nerve was created without any attempt at uniting the ends together so that these latter subjects could be assigned as control group. In the evaluation process we performed laryngeal endoscopy, laryngeal EMG and histopathologic examination. RESULTS On the 21. day of trial, in the first and second group vocal cord movements were detected on the laryngoscopy along with regeneration waves on EMG. In the third group there was no vocal cord movements on the side where a neural damage was created intentionally. On EMG there was degeneration waves as opposed to regeneration waves seen in the first and second groups. Histopathologic findings were similar. CONCLUSIONS Recurrrent laryngeal nerve paralysis is an unwanted complication because it causes permenant sequela. Studies which intend to find a cure for this complication are increasing in number. We aim to find new approaches to cure patients suffering from this devastating complication as well. In our exprerimental study, vocal cord movements were reproduced without causing diaphragmatic paralysis. We believe the results of our study promise to relieve the suffering of patients. The results are encouraging. KEY WORDS Muscle, Rat model, Reinnervation, Surgery.
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Kramer C, Jordan D, Kretschmer A, Lehmeyer V, Kellermann K, Schaller SJ, Blobner M, Kochs EF, Fink H. Electromyographic permutation entropy quantifies diaphragmatic denervation and reinnervation. PLoS One 2014; 9:e115754. [PMID: 25532023 PMCID: PMC4274091 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Spontaneous reinnervation after diaphragmatic paralysis due to trauma, surgery, tumors and spinal cord injuries is frequently observed. A possible explanation could be collateral reinnervation, since the diaphragm is commonly double-innervated by the (accessory) phrenic nerve. Permutation entropy (PeEn), a complexity measure for time series, may reflect a functional state of neuromuscular transmission by quantifying the complexity of interactions across neural and muscular networks. In an established rat model, electromyographic signals of the diaphragm after phrenicotomy were analyzed using PeEn quantifying denervation and reinnervation. Thirty-three anesthetized rats were unilaterally phrenicotomized. After 1, 3, 9, 27 and 81 days, diaphragmatic electromyographic PeEn was analyzed in vivo from sternal, mid-costal and crural areas of both hemidiaphragms. After euthanasia of the animals, both hemidiaphragms were dissected for fiber type evaluation. The electromyographic incidence of an accessory phrenic nerve was 76%. At day 1 after phrenicotomy, PeEn (normalized values) was significantly diminished in the sternal (median: 0.69; interquartile range: 0.66-0.75) and mid-costal area (0.68; 0.66-0.72) compared to the non-denervated side (0.84; 0.78-0.90) at threshold p<0.05. In the crural area, innervated by the accessory phrenic nerve, PeEn remained unchanged (0.79; 0.72-0.86). During reinnervation over 81 days, PeEn normalized in the mid-costal area (0.84; 0.77-0.86), whereas it remained reduced in the sternal area (0.77; 0.70-0.81). Fiber type grouping, a histological sign for reinnervation, was found in the mid-costal area in 20% after 27 days and in 80% after 81 days. Collateral reinnervation can restore diaphragm activity after phrenicotomy. Electromyographic PeEn represents a new, distinctive assessment characterizing intramuscular function following denervation and reinnervation.
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- Christopher Kramer
- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, München, Germany
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Sa YJ, Song DH, Kim JJ, Kim YD, Kim CK, Moon SW. Recurrent intractable hiccups treated by cervical phrenic nerve block under electromyography: report of a case. Surg Today 2014; 45:1446-9. [PMID: 25391774 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-014-1074-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Intractable or persistent hiccups require intensive or invasive treatments. The use of a phrenic nerve block or destructive treatment for intractable hiccups has been reported to be a useful and discrete method that might be valuable to patients with this distressing problem and for whom diverse management efforts have failed. We herein report a successful treatment using a removable and adjustable ligature for the phrenic nerve in a patient with recurrent and intractable hiccups, which was employed under the guidance of electromyography.
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- Young Jo Sa
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, 180 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul, 130-709, Republic of Korea.
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Li M, Chen S, Zheng H, Chen D, Zhu M, Wang W, Liu F, Zhang C. Reinnervation of bilateral posterior cricoarytenoid muscles using the left phrenic nerve in patients with bilateral vocal fold paralysis. PLoS One 2013; 8:e77233. [PMID: 24098581 PMCID: PMC3788721 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2012] [Accepted: 09/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of reinnervation of the bilateral posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscles using the left phrenic nerve in patients with bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Methods Forty-four patients with bilateral vocal fold paralysis who underwent reinnervation of the bilateral PCA muscles using the left phrenic nerve were enrolled in this study. Videostroboscopy, perceptual evaluation, acoustic analysis, maximum phonation time, pulmonary function testing, and laryngeal electromyography were performed preoperatively and postoperatively. Patients were followed-up for at least 1 year after surgery. Results Videostroboscopy showed that within 1 year after reinnervation, abductive movement could be observed in the left vocal folds of 87% of patients and the right vocal folds of 72% of patients. Abductive excursion on the left side was significantly larger than that on the right side (P < 0.05); most of the vocal function parameters were improved postoperatively compared with the preoperative parameters, albeit without a significant difference (P > 0.05). No patients developed immediate dyspnea after surgery, and the pulmonary function parameters recovered to normal reference value levels within 1 year. Postoperative laryngeal electromyography confirmed successful reinnervation of the bilateral PCA muscles. Eighty-seven percent of patients in this series were decannulated and did not show obvious dyspnea after physical activity. Those who were decannulated after subsequent arytenoidectomy were not included in calculating the success rate of decannulation. Conclusions Reinnervation of the bilateral PCA muscles using the left phrenic nerve can restore inspiratory vocal fold abduction to a physiologically satisfactory extent while preserving phonatory function at the preoperative level without evident morbidity.
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- Meng Li
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Ysasi AB, Belle JM, Gibney BC, Fedulov AV, Wagner W, AkiraTsuda, Konerding MA, Mentzer SJ. Effect of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis on postpneumonectomy lung growth. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 2013; 305:L439-45. [PMID: 23873841 PMCID: PMC3763038 DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00134.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Respiratory muscle-associated stretch has been implicated in normal lung development (fetal breathing movements) and postpneumonectomy lung growth. To test the hypothesis that mechanical stretch from diaphragmatic contraction contributes to lung growth, we performed left phrenic nerve transections (PNT) in mice with and without ipsilateral pneumonectomy. PNT was demonstrated by asymmetric costal margin excursion and confirmed at autopsy. In mice with two lungs, PNT was associated with a decrease in ipsilateral lung volume (P<0.05) and lung weight (P<0.05). After pneumonectomy, PNT was not associated with a change in activity level, measureable hypoxemia, or altered minute ventilation; however, microCT scanning demonstrated altered displacement and underinflation of the cardiac lobe within the first week after pneumonectomy. Coincident with the altered structural realignment, lung impedance measurements, fitted to the constant-phase model, demonstrated elevated airway resistance (P<0.05), but normal peripheral tissue resistance (P>0.05). Most important, PNT appeared to abrogate compensatory lung growth after pneumonectomy; the weight of the lobes of the right lung was significantly less than pneumonectomy alone (P<0.001) and indistinguishable from nonsurgical controls (P>0.05). We conclude that the cyclic stretch associated with diaphragmatic muscle contraction is a controlling factor in postpneumonectomy compensatory lung growth.
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- Alexandra B Ysasi
- Rm. 259, Brigham &Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115.
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Salter M, Nalos M, Shaffi M, Flynn P. Unilateral plication following phrenic nerve transection and failure to wean from mechanical ventilation. Anaesth Intensive Care 2013; 41:687-689. [PMID: 23977928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Robla-Costales J, Socolovsky M, Di Masi G, Robla-Costales D, Domitrovic L, Campero A, Fernández-Fernández J, Ibáñez-Plágaro J, García-Cosamalón J. [Nerve reconstruction techniques in traumatic brachial plexus surgery. Part 2: intraplexal nerve transfers]. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2011; 22:521-534. [PMID: 22167282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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After the great enthusiasm generated in the '70s and '80s in brachial plexus surgery as a result of the incorporation of microsurgical techniques and other advances, brachial plexus surgery has been shaken in the last two decades by the emergence of nerve transfer techniques or neurotizations. This technique consists in sectioning a donor nerve, sacrificing its original function, to connect it with the distal stump of a receptor nerve, whose function was lost during the trauma. Neurotizations are indicated when direct repair is not possible, i.e. when a cervical root is avulsed at its origin in the spinal cord. In recent years, due to the positive results of some of these nerve transfer techniques, they have been widely used even in some cases where the roots of the plexus were preserved. In complete brachial plexus injuries, it is mandatory to determine the exact number of roots available (not avulsed) to perform a direct reconstruction. In case of absence of available roots, extraplexual nerve transfers are employed, such as the spinal accessory nerve, the phrenic nerve, the intercostal nerves, etc., to increase the amount of axons transferred to the injured plexus. In cases of avulsion of all the roots, extraplexal neurotizations are the only reinnervation option available to limit the long-term devastating effects of this injury. Given the large amount of reports that has been published in recent years regarding brachial plexus traumatic injuries, the present article has been written in order to clarify the concerned readers the indications, results and techniques available in the surgical armamentarium for this condition. Since the choice of either surgical technique is usually taken during the course of the procedure, all this knowledge should be perfectly embodied by the surgical team before the procedure. In a previous paper extraplexual nerve transfers were analyzed; this literature review complements the preceding paper analyzing intraplexual nerve transfers, and thus completing the analysis of the nerve transfers available in brachial plexus surgery.
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Robla-Costales J, Socolovsky M, Di Masi G, Domitrovic A Campero J Fernández-Fernández J Ibáñez-Plágaro J García-Cosamalón L, Campero A, Fernández-Fernández J, Ibáñez-Plágaro J, García-Cosamalón J. [Nerve reconstruction techniques in traumatic brachial plexus surgery. Part 1: extraplexal nerve transfers]. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2011; 22:507-520. [PMID: 22167281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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After the great enthusiasm generated in the '70s and '80s in brachial plexus surgery as a result of the incorporation of microsurgical techniques and other advances, brachial plexus surgery has been shaken in the last two decades by the emergence of nerve transfer techniques or neurotizations. This technique consists in sectioning a donor nerve, sacrificing its original function, to connect it with the distal stump of a receptor nerve, whose function was lost during the trauma. Neurotizations are indicated when direct repair is not possible, i.e. when a cervical root is avulsed at its origin in the spinal cord. In recent years, due to the positive results of some of these nerve transfer techniques, they have been widely used even in some cases where the roots of the plexus were preserved. In complete brachial plexus injuries, it is mandatory to determine the exact number of roots available (not avulsed) to perform a direct reconstruction. In case of absence of available roots, extraplexual nerve transfers are employed, such as the spinal accessory nerve, the phrenic nerve, the intercostal nerves, etc., to increase the amount of axons transferred to the injured plexus. In cases of avulsion of all the roots, extraplexal neurotizations are the only reinnervation option available to limit the long-term devastating effects of this injury. Given the large amount of reports that has been published in recent years regarding brachial plexus traumatic injuries, the present article has been written in order to clarify the concerned readers the indications, results and techniques available in the surgical armamentarium for this condition. Since the choice of either surgical technique is usually taken during the course of the procedure, all this knowledge should be perfectly embodied by the surgical team before the procedure. In this first part extraplexual nerve transfers are analyzed, while intraplexual nerve transfers will be analyzed in the second part of this presentation.
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Wang C, Yuan W, Zhou XH, Wang XW, Shi S, Xu GQ, Wu GX, Bo Y. [Anatomic research on the transposition of accessory nerve to phrenic nerve]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2010; 48:1252-1255. [PMID: 21055217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To comprehend the anatomic characteristics and correlations between the accessory nerve and the phrenic nerve in the adult corpses. METHODS The bilateral accessory nerves, phrenic nerves, and their branches of 20 adult corpses (38 sides) were underwent exposure. The morphologic data of the accessory nerves and the phrenic nerves above clavicle were measured. In addition, the minimal and maximal distances from several points on the accessory nerve to the full length of the phrenic nerve above clavicle were measured. Then, the number of motor nerve fibers on different locations of the nerves utilizing the method of immunohistochemistry were counted and compared. RESULT The accessory nerves after sending out the sternocleido-mastoid muscular branches were similar in the morphologic data with the phrenic nerves. Meanwhile, the accessory nerve had a coiled appearance within this geometrical area. The possibly minimal distance between the accessory nerve and phrenic nerve was (3.19 ± 1.23) cm, and the possibly maximal distance between the starting point of accessory nerve and the end of the phrenic nerve above clavicle was (8.71 ± 0.75) cm. CONCLUSIONS The accessory nerve and the phrenic nerve are similar in the anatomic evidences and the number of motor nerve fibers. And the length of accessory nerve is sufficiently long to connect with phrenic nerve as needed. It is possible to suture them without strain directly.
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- Ce Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Arishima H, Streichenberger N, Sindou M. Successful excision of a rare cervical neurofibroma arising from the phrenic nerve: a case report. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2010; 152:327-8. [PMID: 19468678 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-009-0338-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2008] [Accepted: 04/02/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The patient had an enlarging left-side neck mass without neurological symptoms. METHODS Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed a well-demarcated mass close to the left root of C4. RESULTS During the surgery, we confirmed a tumour arising from the cervical phrenic nerve. Although neurogenic tumours of the phrenic nerve are associated with a high risk of causing hemidiaphragm palsy after the total excision, we could carry out a total excision without deficit. CONCLUSION The pathological examination revealed a neurofibroma.
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- Hidetaka Arishima
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Fukui, 23-3, Shimoaizuki, Matsuoka, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
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Dibidino R, Morrison A. Laparoscopic diaphragm pacing for tetraplegia. Issues Emerg Health Technol 2009:1-5. [PMID: 19994477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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(1) The NeuRx DPS is a laparoscopically implanted device that provides ventilatory support. (2) This device stimulates the diaphragm muscle, rather than the phrenic nerve, and is intended to lead to less risk of nerve damage than other therapies.(3) This technology provides an alternative to mechanical ventilation, and allows patients to increase day-to-day freedom and minimize the risk of respiratory infection. (4) The NeuRx DPS safety profile is based on clinical testing, which began with clinical trials starting in 2000. It has the potential to reduce costs, but this has not been well established.
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Long DY, Ma CS, Jiang H, Dong JZ, Liu XP, Huang H, Tang YH, Wu G, Huang CX. Sinus node, phrenic nerve and electrical connections between superior vena cava and right atrium: lessons learned from a prospective study. Chin Med J (Engl) 2009; 122:675-680. [PMID: 19323933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND When performing superior vena cava isolation, the major concerns are inadvertent ablation on sinus node and right phrenic nerve. However, little is known about the spatial relationship of electrical connections between superior vena cava and right atrium with the sinus node and phrenic nerve locations among individual patients. METHODS We studied 87 patients (male/female 60/27, mean age of (51 +/- 9) years) with atrial fibrillation. Before superior vena cava isolation, the sinus node site was defined by right atrium activation mapping during sinus rhythm and the right phrenic nerve site was localized via pacing manoeuvre. Superior vena cava was isolated by ablation at the electrical connection under the guidance of circular mapping catheter. The sites of sinus node, phrenic nerve and electrical connections were noted. Continuous variables were compared using Student's t test. A P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Right atrium activation mapping revealed that the sinus node located at the anterior lateral segment of superior vena cava-right atrium junction in all patients. In 82 patients with detectable diaphragmatic stimulations, the phrenic nerve sites were predominantly at the lateral segment (70/82) with anterior lateral and anterior segments for a few patients. A total of 165 electrical connections were located among all 87 patients, and this averaged 1.8 +/- 0.6 (1-3) per patient. The anterior septum (72 patients (43.6%)), the anterior wall (40 (24.2%)), and the posterior septum (35 (35.4%)) of superior vena cava-right atrium junction were the electrical connection regular sites. Superior vena cava was isolated in all patients. Two patients developed sinus bradycardia, with 3 mild superior vena cava stenosis and 2 phrenic nerve palsy. CONCLUSIONS The sinus node, phrenic nerve and electrical connection sites were distributed along the superior vena cava-right atrium junctions at expected locations for most patients. The electrical connections were separated from the sinus node and phrenic nerve sites. With the activation mapping of right atrium and pacing along superior vena cava-right atrium junctions, the sinus node and phrenic nerve were localized and superior vena cava isolated in most patients.
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- De-Yong Long
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei 430060, China
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A patient presented with a benign schwannoma of the cervical phrenic nerve on the left side of the neck. Analysis of the aspirate suggested the diagnosis and it was confirmed on imaging. The patient had the lesion excised with preservation of the phrenic nerve.
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- Richard M Graham
- The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5RB, UK.
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Kingham PJ, Hughes A, Mitchard L, Burt R, Murison P, Jones A, Terenghi G, Birchall MA. Effect of neurotrophin-3 on reinnervation of the larynx using the phrenic nerve transfer technique. Eur J Neurosci 2007; 25:331-40. [PMID: 17284173 DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2007.05310.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Current techniques for reinnervation of the larynx following recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury are limited by synkinesis, which prevents functional recovery. Treatment with neurotrophins (NT) may enhance nerve regeneration and encourage more accurate reinnervation. This study presents the results of using the phrenic nerve transfer method, combined with NT-3 treatment, to selectively reinnervate the posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) abductor muscle in a pig nerve injury model. RLN transection altered the phenotype and morphology of laryngeal muscles. In both the PCA and thyroarytenoid (TA) adductor muscle, fast type myosin heavy chain (MyHC) protein was decreased while slow type MyHC was increased. These changes were accompanied with a significant reduction in muscle fibre diameter. Following nerve repair there was a progressive normalization of MyHC phenotype and increased muscle fibre diameter in the PCA but not the TA muscle. This correlated with enhanced abductor function indicating the phrenic nerve accurately reinnervated the PCA muscle. Treatment with NT-3 significantly enhanced phrenic nerve regeneration but led to only a small increase in the number of reinnervated PCA muscle fibres and minimal effect on abductor muscle phenotype and morphology. Therefore, work exploring other growth factors, either alone or in combination with NT-3, is required.
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- Paul J Kingham
- Blond McIndoe Research Laboratories, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research, Stopford Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.
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Yoshitani M, Fukuda S, Itoi SI, Morino S, Tao H, Nakada A, Inada Y, Endo K, Nakamura T. Experimental repair of phrenic nerve using a polyglycolic acid and collagen tube. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 133:726-32. [PMID: 17320572 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.08.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2006] [Revised: 08/12/2006] [Accepted: 08/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The feasibility of a nerve guide tube for regeneration of the phrenic nerve with the aim of restoring diaphragmatic function was evaluated in a canine model. METHODS The nerve tube, made of woven polyglycolic acid mesh, had a diameter of 3 mm and was filled with collagen sponge. This polyglycolic acid-collagen tube was implanted into a 10-mm gap created by transection of the right phrenic nerve in 9 beagle dogs. The tubes were implanted without a tissue covering in 5 of the 9 dogs (group I), and the tubes were covered with a pedicled pericardial fat pad in 4 dogs (group II). Chest x-ray films, muscle action potentials, and histologic samples were examined 4 to 12 months after implantation. RESULTS All of the dogs survived without any complications. x-ray film examination showed that the right diaphragm was paralyzed and elevated in all dogs until 3 months after implantation. At 4 months, movement of the diaphragm in the implanted side was observed during spontaneous breathing in 1 dog of group I and in 3 dogs of group II. In the dogs showing diaphragm movement, muscle action potentials were evoked in the diaphragm muscle, indicating restoration of nerve function. Regeneration of the phrenic nerve structure was also examined on the reconstructed site using electron microscopy. CONCLUSION The polyglycolic acid-collagen tube induced functional recovery of the injured phrenic nerve and was aided by coverage with a pedicled pericardial fat pad.
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- Makoto Yoshitani
- Department of Bioartificial Organs, Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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There has been increasing enthusiasm for heterotopic nerve transfers for brachial plexus palsy as well as peripheral mononeural dysfunction. The concept of nerve transfer surgery is not new; the first publications on the topic date back to the early 1900s. A wide variety of potential donor nerves are available including the intercostal nerves, the spinal accessory nerve, the phrenic nerve, the ipsilateral medial pectoral nerve, partial ulnar nerve, partial median nerve, thoracodorsal nerve, radial nerve to the triceps, and the ipsilateral C7 or the contralateral C7 nerve roots. Treatment strategies include avoidance of interposed nerve grafting, isolated motor recipient nerve, early transfer, neurorrhaphy close to target motor end plates, and similar diameter between donor nerve and recipient nerves.
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- Michael B Wood
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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BACKGROUND Reports place the frequency of phrenic nerve injury after cardiac operations between 10% and 85%, emphasizing the importance of an accurate anatomic description of the diaphragm's innervating nerves to reduce iatrogenic injury, length of hospitalization, and associated costs. The aim of our study was to explore the anatomic variations of the accessory phrenic nerve and relate these findings to phrenic nerve injury. METHODS Eighty adult formalin-fixed cadavers were dissected, resulting in 160 nerve specimens. Fifty nerve specimens were also examined laparoscopically with findings later confirmed through gross dissection. All nerves contributing to the phrenic nerve after crossing the anterior scalene were considered to be accessory phrenic nerves. RESULTS The phrenic nerve was present in all specimens, and 99 (61.8%) also had an accessory phrenic nerve. The accessory phrenic nerve arose from the nerve to subclavius in 60 specimens (60.6%), ansa cervicalis in 12 (12.1%), and nerve to sternohyoid in 7 (7%). The accessory phrenic nerve joined with the phrenic nerve in the thorax anterior to the subclavian vein in 45 (45.5%) specimens and posterior in 17 (22.2%). A phrenic-accessory phrenic nerve loop was found around the subclavian vein in 45 (35 on the right, 10 on the left) specimens and around the internal thoracic artery in 38 (31 on the right, 7 on the left). CONCLUSIONS To reduce injuries to the diaphragm, the presence of an accessory phrenic nerve should be considered before mobilization and skeletonization of the internal thoracic artery above the second rib.
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- Marios Loukas
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies.
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Huang YD, Zheng HL, Zhou SM, Chen JF, Li ZJ, Xia SW, Huang ZX, Luo CJ. [Glottic measurement and vocal evaluation after three surgical techniques in the treatment of bilateral vocal cord paralysis]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2006; 41:648-52. [PMID: 17111802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate postoperative glottic area and vocal quality of three various surgical techniques for treating bilateral vocal cord paralysis, including laser arytenoidectomy (Group A, 24 cases), reinnervation of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle by phrenic nerve (Group B, 9 cases) and arytenoidectomy accompanying lateral cordopexy by extralaryngeal approach (Woodman's procedure, Group C, 13 cases). METHODS 46 cases suffered from bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury were included in our study. The pre-postoperative glottic measurement and vocal acoustic parameters were analyzed. RESULTS The decannulated cases in group A and group B and group C were 22, 8, 13 respectively. The post-operative mean maximal glottic area was (47.2 +/- 7.4) mm2, (78.3 +/- 16.0) mm2, (48.1 +/- 6.5) mm2 respectively. Group B cases glottic area was larger than that of group A and group C (t value were 4.46 and 3.85, P value were 0.000 and 0.001). No significant difference was found between group A and group C (t = 1.68, P = 0.101). After surgery, in group A, 17 cases voice quality was the same compared with that of before surgery, and 7 cases voice quality had become worse; In group B, the voice quality had become better in 5 cases, completely recovered in 1 case, and had not change in 3 cases; In group C, the voice quality had become deteriorated in 10 cases and no change in 3 cases. And in group B, ipsilateral diaphragm paralysis in 9 cases after surgery, whose vital capacity and forced vital capacity had decreased to 72%-84%, 76%-84% of that before the surgery respectively; and the diaphragm mobility had recovered by 35%-76% respectively, while vital capacity and forced vital capacity had become 93%-97%, 91%-98% of that before the surgery. In Group B, all cases' pulmonary function was normal half a year postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Reinnervation of the posterior cricoarytenoid muscle by phrenic nerve seems to be best procedure with better post-operative voice and larger glottic area. Although the sufficient airway for decannulation can be acquired in Group A and Group C, but most of patients in Group A had pre-operative vocal level and badly abnormal in Group C.
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- Yi-deng Huang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, No. 118 Hospital of People's Liberation Army, Wenzhou 325000, China.
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Suehiro K, Pritzwald-Stegmann P, Lee KML, Teoh HH, Alison PM. Mediastinal and Pulmonary Metastases of Malignant Ossifying Fibromyxoid Tumor. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 81:2289-91. [PMID: 16731174 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2005.07.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2005] [Revised: 07/02/2005] [Accepted: 07/25/2005] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Ossifying fibromyxoid tumor is usually a benign tumor. However some of these tumors with histologic and clinical evidence of malignancy have also been reported and little information is available regarding surgery for metastatic ossifying fibromyxoid tumor. We present a case involving extensive excision of a huge metastatic ossifying fibromyxoid tumor occupying the upper mediastinum and upper half of the right hemithorax.
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- Kotaro Suehiro
- Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to assess and report the results of left thoracophrenotomy + cervical approach in the surgery of distal third oesophagus and cardia tumours. METHODS Thirty patients who were treated between 1999 and 2003 were retrospectively reviewed taking into consideration the result of the surgical method used. RESULTS Eighteen (60%) patients were men with a mean age of 61.3 +/- 8.5 years (range, 32-75 years). The main complaints were dysphagia (particularly with hard food), weight loss and odynophagia. There were 14 cases of adenocarcinoma and 16 cases of squamous cell carcinoma. The serum albumin and protein levels were found to be low in 90% of the cases. Minimal anaemia was detected in 80% of the cases. Fifteen (50%) of the cases were stage III, 10 (35%) were stage IIb and five (15%) were stage IIa. Histopathologically, intrathoracic lymph node metastasis was present in eight (27%) patients and intra-abdominal lymph node metastasis was present in 12 (40%) cases. There were no mortalities related to surgery. Early anastomosis leakage occurred in two (6%) cases. Minor complications occurred in three cases. The mean hospitalization time was 10 days postoperatively. Five years of follow up was possible in 20 of the cases. The mean survival was 26 months in four cases with stage IIa, 22 months in six cases with stage IIb and 16 months in 10 cases with stage III. CONCLUSION This exposure from this technique provides easy access to both the oesophagus and stomach. Surgical dissection is easy and safe, and complications related to surgery are rare. Lymph node dissections of both systems can be made and a safe surgical margin is possible with cervical anastomosis. It is highly tolerable by the patient. This technique can be used in distal third oesophageal and cardia tumours. It has acceptable morbidity and mortality, with some potential benefits.
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- Serdar Han
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Ma Y, Zhao X, Lu F, Yan W, Tan D. [Applied anatomic study on the repair of the facial nerve defect by the anastomosis of the facial nerve with the phrenic nerve]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi 2006; 20:300-2. [PMID: 16780142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore of the anatomic basis of the anastomosis of the facial nerve with the phrenic nerve. METHOD Bilateral microsurgical dissection was performed on eleven human cadavers fixed with formalin. The following length data were measured with calipers: the distance between the bifurcation of the facial nerve trunk and the phrenic nerve root, the useful length of the facial nerve trunk and the phrenic nerve, and the distance between the overlapped nerve ends. RESULT The length from the root of the the phrenic nerve to the level of the subclavian vein was (7.2 +/- 1.6) cm. The length from the root of the phrenic nerve to the bifurcation of the facial nerve trunk was (7.23 +/- 0.9) cm. The length from the bifurcation of the facial nerve trunk to the level below the horizontal semicircular canal was 2.7-3.5 cm, 1.0-1.5 cm longer than that cut below the level of the stylomastoid foramen. The cutting nerve ends were placed side by side. The distance between the overlapped nerve ends was 0.4-1.8 cm. CONCLUSION In 20 specimens the tension-free anastomosis of the facial nerve with the phrenic nerve that cut in the subclavian vein level can be achieved, in 2 specimens the tension-free anastomosis can not be achieved.
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- Yan Ma
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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Stamatoukou A, Papadogeorgou E, Zhang Z, Pavlakis K, Zoubos AB, Soucacos PN. Phrenic nerve neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve with end-to-side neurorrhaphy: A short report in a rabbit model. Microsurgery 2006; 26:268-72. [PMID: 16628740 DOI: 10.1002/micr.20238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This experimental study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of end-to-side coaptation between the musculocutaneous nerve and the phrenic nerve for brachial plexus injuries with nerve-root avulsions. In an experimental rabbit model, neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve with the phrenic nerve was compared using end-to-end and end-to-side neurorrhaphy. Preliminary results from electrophysiologic and histologic examinations indicate that end-to-side neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve with the phrenic nerve is an effective means for musculocutaneous nerve repair. The effectiveness of the phrenic nerve is attributed to its large number of motor axons.
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- Anna Stamatoukou
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Contrary to traditional teaching in anatomy courses, historical data suggest that bilateral loss of phrenic nerve function does not necessarily result in death.
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- Joel A Vilensky
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805, USA.
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Xu W, Gu Y, Mi J. [Clinical comparison of vascularized and non-vascularized full-length phrenic nerve]. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2005; 19:887-9. [PMID: 16334235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical effect of vascularized and non-vascularized full-length phrenic nerve transfer on treating brachial plexus injury. METHODS From August 1999 to March 2000, full-length phrenic nerve transfer to musculocutaneous nerve was conducted with the technique of Video-Assisted-Thoracic-Surgery in 15 patients (M 13, F 2) that all suffered from avulsion. Three kinds of procedures were carried out. The first was retaining initial point of phrenic nerve and dissecting full-length distal nerve (group A). The second was keeping cervical segment and isolating thoracic segment of phrenic nerve (group B). The last was vascularized phrenic nerve transfer (group C). All these phrenic nerves were sutured to musculocutaneous nerves. The results of electrophysiology and function of biceps brachii muscle were compared. RESULTS The length of the dissecting full-length distal nerves in group A, group B and group C compared with that of conventional operation increased by 17.8 +/- 1.1 cm, 10.2 +/- 1.0 cm and 8.8 +/- 0.5 cm respectively. There was significant difference when group A was compared with group B and group C, when group B was compared with group C. All three procedures had no significant difference and led to the same function recovery of biceps brachii muscle to grade II about 6 months later. CONCLUSION There is no difference in treating effect between vascularized and non-vascularized full-length phrenic nerve transfer, when the recipient bed has normal vascularity.
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- Wendong Xu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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Yang M, Shi Q, Gu Y. [Recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries]. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2005; 19:902-5. [PMID: 16334240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the recent development of extraplexal neurotization as a treatment for brachial plexus injuries. METHODS Relevant literature was extensively reviewed. The new development, the advantages and disadvantages of extraplexal neurotization were comprehensively evaluated and analyzed. RESULTS After many years of clinical research, great improvement in treatment of brachial plexus injuries was achieved. There were more donor nerves and better use of every donor nerve was made. CONCLUSION Extraplexal neurotization is an effective treatment for brachial plexus injuries.
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- Mingjie Yang
- Department of Hand Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, P. R. China
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BACKGROUND Central hypoventilation and paroxysmal hypertension are uncommon complications of medullary infarction. To our knowledge, the combination of these autonomic complications of medullary stroke has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVE To describe a patient who experienced life-threatening paroxysmal attacks of central apnea and vasomotor instability 3 months after medullary infarction, a combination of symptoms that is unusual. PATIENT, METHODS, AND RESULTS: Following a right lateral medullary infarction, an otherwise stable 70-year-old woman developed recurrent episodes of apnea (PCO2), > 100 mm Hg), blood pressure instability (systolic blood pressure, > 200 to < 100 mm Hg), and mental status changes (from agitation to coma) within hours of removal from mechanical ventilation. These attacks occurred repeatedly after removal from mechanical ventilation and were prevented by diaphragm pacing with a phrenic nerve pacemaker and nocturnal mechanical ventilation via a tracheostomy. CONCLUSIONS A syndrome of life-threatening central hypoventilation and vasomotor instability can occur after medullary infarction. Placement of a phrenic nerve pacemaker can prevent these complications, without the functional limitations imposed by continuous mechanical ventilation.
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- Andrew B Lassman
- Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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The status of pulmonary function following phrenic nerve transfer surgery is still largely unknown because of the high degree of variability in the accessory phrenic nerve that may be involved. In the present study, pulmonary functions were assessed in patients before and after full-length phrenic nerve transfer surgery, in whom the phrenic nerve was severed at a location just before its entry into the diaphragm.
Methods
Fifteen patients (average age 27.4 years) with complete brachial plexus palsy underwent full-length phrenic nerve transfer. The phrenic nerve was harvested from the thoracic cavity by means of video-assisted thoracic surgery and then transferred to the musculocutaneous nerve. Postoperative pulmonary functions were retrospectively analyzed. Patients underwent follow-up evaluation for 42 to 48 months; four patients were eventually lost to follow up.
Although no patient experienced pulmonary problems following the surgery, all sustained varying degrees of diaphragmatic paralysis and elevation (for 1–1.5 intercostal spaces) on the surgically treated side as seen on chest x-ray films. Pulmonary functional parameters, including vital capacity, vital capacity in percentage of predicted values, residual volume, total lung capacity, forced vital capacity, and forced expiratory volume in 1 second, recovered to preoperative levels by 1 year postsurgery. In contrast, the postoperative maximal inspiratory pressure value was significantly decreased compared with the predicted values (average decrease ∼20%) in all of the patients, even at 4 years after the surgery.
Conclusions
In young patients with healthy lung function, unilateral phrenic nerve transection surgery can cause unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis and reduce the inspiration muscle force; however, most pulmonary function parameters gradually recover to preoperative levels within 1 year.
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- Wen-Dong Xu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Hua-Shan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Oya S, Miyoshi T, Kato F, Maki K, Hayashi H, Yamada T, Yamamoto S, Hiratsuka M, Shiraishi T, Iwasaki A, Shirakusa T. [Diaphragmatic eventration resulting from phrenicectomy treated with surgical method; report of a case]. Kyobu Geka 2005; 58:426-9. [PMID: 15881247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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The case was a 59-year-old man who has a history of left mediastinal tumor resection with left phrenicectomy. The elevated diaphragm revealed by chest X-ray 7 years after the operation led to diagnosis of diaphragmatic eventration. Since any symptom was seen in the early period, "wait and watch" strategy was done for management. Both the abdominal enlarged feeling and the dyspnea on effort were appeared 10 years after the operation. Under the speculation of these symptoms related to the elevated abdominal organs came up with diaphragmatic eventration, surgical method the plication of the diaphragm was performed. The diaphragm was plicated by interrupted suture as opening the diaphragm to avoid injury the abdominal organs, and reinforced with the Marlex mesh. We used artificial mesh to reinforce the thin diaphragm with exceptation of prevent the postoperative recurrence, because a result of the etiological process of the case was considered as disuse atrophy of diaphragm after phrenicectomy.
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- Seiro Oya
- Departmnent of Second Surgery, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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We report a case of primary synovial sarcoma of the lung. The patient was a 32-year-old male who presented with a mass in the right hemithorax invading the peritoneal cavity. The neoplasm was resected through a thoracic-abdominal approach. The patient is doing well 21 months after surgery. Within the last decade thoracic localizations of synovial sarcoma are an emerging histopathological entity thanks to the molecular analysis of the SYT-SSX fusion gene transcript.
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- Sandro Zonta
- Department of Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia, University of Pavia, San Matteo Pavia, Italy.
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Hong SJ, Liang HC, Shen CJ. Alteration of cyclopiazonic acid-mediated contracture of mouse diaphragm after denervation. Pharmacology 2004; 73:180-9. [PMID: 15604590 DOI: 10.1159/000082755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2004] [Accepted: 10/04/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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As a major Ca(2+) source for muscle contraction, the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of skeletal muscle maintains its Ca(2+) content by uptake of myoplasmic Ca(2+) and by replenishment with extracellular Ca(2+). Since transection of motor nerve alters the functions of SR Ca(2+) pump and sarcolemma ion channels, this study explored the effect of denervation on the contracture evoked by cyclopiazonic acid (CPA), an inhibitor of SR Ca(2+) pump. In innervated hemidiaphragm, CPA elicited a bimodal elevation of muscle tone, which was dependent on extracellular Ca(2+) and differentially inhibited by pretreatment with 2-aminoethoxydiphenylborane (APB) and U73122. Activation of muscle Na(+) channels to simulate denervation-induced membrane depolarization did not change the contracture profile. After denervation for 5-14 days when the contracture induced by caffeine was not yet depressed, CPA elicited only APB-sensitive monophasic contracture. Stimulation of ATP-regulated K(+) channels with lemakalim hyperpolarized muscle membrane and attenuated CPA contracture in denervated, but not innervated, hemidiaphragm. The effects of lemakalim were antagonized by glybenclamide. It is inferred that the bimodal CPA contracture is resulted from distinct recruitments of Ca(2+) entry and that denervation alters the voltage dependence and down-regulates CPA-mediated Ca(2+) influx.
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- S J Hong
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Sec.1, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Watanabe N, Moriwaki K. Preoperative anticipation of origin from MRI scans in cervical phrenic schwannoma. Auris Nasus Larynx 2004; 32:85-8. [PMID: 15882833 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2004.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2004] [Revised: 08/13/2004] [Accepted: 09/24/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Schwannomas of the head and neck are uncommon tumors that arise from any peripheral, cranial or autonomic nerve. We report the usefulness of MRI scans when expecting the origin of schwannoma to be phrenic nerve. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman with an enlarging right-sided neck mass. There was no neurological symptom. The examinations showed no abnormalities except neck ultrasonography, CT and MRI scans. From the MRI scans, we hypothesized a phrenic nerve origin preoperatively, based on the association of the mass with the C3 vertebra. We performed a total excision, sacrificing the phrenic nerve. The pathological examination showed an Antoni A type schwannoma. Postoperatively, the right diaphragm was elevated without any respiratory disorders. We could consider the possibility of phrenic nerve or cervical plexus involvement based on the relationship of the mass to an interbody as seen with MRI.
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- Noriko Watanabe
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tondabayashi Hospital, 1-3-36, Koyodai, Tondabayashi, Osaka 584-0082, Japan.
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