scholarly journals The Mid-Term Changes of Pulmonary Function Tests After Phrenic Nerve Transfer

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Yavari ◽  
Seyed Esmail Hassanpour ◽  
Mohammad Khodayari
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Phrenic Nerve ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Function Tests

PHRENIC NERVE TRANSFER IN THE RESTORATION OF ELBOW FLEXION IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS AVULSION INJURIES

Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (suppl_4) ◽  
pp. A125-A131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario G. Siqueira ◽  
Roberto S. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Phrenic Nerve ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Major Complication ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Elbow Flexion ◽  
Surgical Reconstruction ◽  
Small Series ◽  
The Mean

Abstract OBJECTIVE Phrenic nerve transfer has been used for treating lesions of the brachial plexus since 1970. Although, today, surgeons are more experienced with the technique, there are still widespread concerns about its effects on pulmonary function. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this procedure. METHODS Fourteen patients with complete palsy of the upper limb were submitted to phrenic nerve transfer as part of a strategy for surgical reconstruction of their plexuses. Two patients were lost to follow-up, and 2 patients were followed for less than 2 years. Of the remaining 10 patients, 9 (90%) were male. The lesions affected both sides equally. The mean age of the patients was 24.8 years (range, 14–43 years), and the mean interval from injury to surgery was 6 months (range, 3–9 months). The phrenic nerve was always transferred to the musculocutaneous nerve, and a nerve graft (mean length, 8 cm; range, 4.5–12 cm) was necessary in all cases. RESULTS There was no major complication related to the surgery. Seven patients (70%) recovered functional level biceps strength (Medical Research Council grade ≥3). All of the patients exhibited a transient decrease in pulmonary function tests, but without clinical respiratory problems. CONCLUSION On the basis of our small series and data from the literature, we conclude that phrenic nerve transfer in well-selected patients is a safe and effective procedure for recovering biceps function.

Study of pulmonary function tests in tobacco factory workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Gajanan V Patil ◽  
◽  
Atish Pagar ◽  
U S Patil ◽  
M K Parekh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Function Tests

Pulmonary Function Tests in European Birth Cohorts

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10
Author(s):  
Linus Grabenhenrich ◽  
Cynthia Hohmann ◽  
Remy Slama ◽  
Joachim Heinrich ◽  
Magnus Wickman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Birth Cohorts ◽  
Function Tests

Pulmonary Function Tests Fail to Predict Exercise Intolerance in Sheep with Emphysema

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-556
Author(s):  
MELISSA R. MAZAN ◽  
EDWARD P. INGENITO ◽  
LARRY TSAI ◽  
ANDREW HOFFMAN
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Exercise Intolerance ◽  
Function Tests

ISOLATED ABNORMALITIES OF DIFFUSION CAPACITY (DLCO) IN PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS AMONG INNER CITY PATIENTS

CHEST Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 134 (4) ◽  
pp. 49S
Author(s):  
Ibrahim H. Abou Daya ◽  
Muhammad U. Anwer ◽  
Gilda Diaz-Fuentes ◽  
Steve Blum ◽  
Latha Menon
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Diffusion Capacity ◽  
Function Tests

Shrinking lung syndrome in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

Lupus ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 096120332110103
Author(s):  
Alfonso Ragnar Torres Jimenez ◽  
Nayma Ruiz Vela ◽  
Adriana Ivonne Cespedes Cruz ◽  
Alejandra Velazquez Cruz ◽  
Alma Karina Bernardino Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Age At Diagnosis ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Function Tests ◽  
Restrictive Pattern

Shrinking Lung Syndrome (SLS) is a rare and little known complication associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), characterized by progressive and unexplainable dyspnea, pleuritic pain, small pulmonary volumes and elevation of the diaphragm on chest X-rays as well as restrictive pattern on pulmonary function tests. Objective To describe clinical, radiological and treatment characteristics in pediatric patients with SLS. Material and methods This is a descriptive and retrospective study in patients under 16 years old with the diagnosis of SLE complicated by SLS at the General Hospital. National Medical Center La Raza. Clinical, radiological and treatment variables were analyzed. Results are shown in frequencies and percentages. Results Data from 11 patients, 9 females and 2 males were collected. Mean age at diagnosis of SLS was 12.2 years. Age at diagnosis of SLE was 11.1 years. SLEDAI 17.3. Renal desease 72%, hematological 91%, lymphopenia 63%, mucocutaneous 72%, neurological 9%, arthritis 54%, serositis 91%, fever 81%, secondary antiphospholipid syndrome, low C3 72%, low C4 81%, positive ANA 91%, positive anti-DNA 91%. Regarding clinical manifestations of SLE: cough 81%, dyspnea 91%, hipoxemia 81%, pleuritic pain 71%, average oxygen saturation 83%. Chest X-rays findings: right hemidiaphragm affection 18%, left 63%, bilateral 18%. Elevated hemidiaphragm 91%, atelectasis 18%, pleural effusion 91%, over one third of the cardiac silhouette under the diphragm 36%, bulging diaphragm 45%, 5th. anterior rib that crosses over the diaphragm 91%. M-mode ultrasound: diaphragmatic hypomotility 100%, pleural effusion 63%. Pulmonary function tests: restrictive pattern in 45% of the cases. Treatment was with supplementary oxygen 100%, intubation 18%, antibiotics 100%, steroids 100%, intravenous immunoglobulin 54%, plasmapheresis 18%, cyclophosphamide 54% and rituximab 18%. The clinical course was favorable in 81%. Conclusions SLS should be suspected in patients with SLE and active disease who present hipoxemia, pleuritic pain, cough, dyspnea, pleural effusion and signs of restriction on chest X-rays. Therefore, a diaphragmatic M-mode ultrasound should be performed in order to establish the diagnosis.

scholarly journals Pulmonary function tests: The patient´s perspective

Pulmonology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Carvalho Silva ◽  
Inês Ladeira ◽  
Ricardo Lima ◽  
Miguel Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Function Tests
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