Idiopathic phrenic neuropathies: A case series and review of the literature.

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Phrenic neuropathies (PNs) are a major cause of dyspnea, orthopnea, and hypercapnic respiratory failure. The aim of the study was to obtain diagnostic findings, assess therapeutic options, and review outcomes in PN patients.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Muscle Nerve

Title: Muscle & nerve

Publisher: Wiley

ISSN (Electronic): 1097-4598

ISSN (Print): 0148-639X

Publication date (Electronic): Dec 2015

Volume: 52

Issue: 6

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[1 ] Institute of Clinical Neurophysiology, Division of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, SI-1525, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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DOI: 10.1002/mus.24673

PubMed ID: 25846409

SO-VID: 8510026a-4b9a-4361-84cc-45227068ce25

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Keywords: diaphragm,respiration,electromyography,phrenic neuropathy,nerve conduction studies

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Keywords: diaphragm, respiration, electromyography, phrenic neuropathy, nerve conduction studies

Idiopathic phrenic neuropathies: A case series and review of the literature.

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