• Ann. Thorac. Surg. · Dec 1994

    Case Reports

    Successful plication for postoperative diaphragmatic paralysis in an adult.

    • L R Glassman, F C Spencer, F G Baumann, F V Adams, and S B Colvin.
    • Department of Surgery and Pulmonary Medicine, New York University Medical Center, New York 10016.
    • Ann. Thorac. Surg. 1994 Dec 1; 58 (6): 1754-5; discussion 1757-8.

    AbstractDiaphragmatic paralysis developed in an adult after a cardiac operation. The patient suffered from recurrent fevers and could not be weaned from mechanical ventilatory support. Diaphragmatic plication was performed and enabled rapid and sustained weaning from respiratory support.

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