Video-assisted thoracoscopic implantation of a diaphragmatic pacemaker in a child with tetraplegia: indications, technique, and results / Implante de marca-passo diafragmático por videotoracoscopia em criança com tetraplegia: indicações, técnica e resultados
J. bras. pneumol
; 41(1): 90-94, Jan-Feb/2015. graf
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-741561
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a child with tetraplegia after cervical trauma, who subsequently underwent diaphragmatic pacemaker implantation. We reviewed the major indications for diaphragmatic pacing and the types of devices employed. We highlight the unequivocal benefit of diaphragmatic pacing in the social and educational reintegration of individuals with tetraplegia.
RESUMO
Relatamos o caso de uma criança tetraplégica após trauma cervical que foi posteriormente submetida a implante de marca-passo diafragmático. Revisamos as principais indicações da estimulação diafragmática e os tipos de dispositivos empregados, assim como apontamos o inequívoco benefício da reinserção socioeducacional desses indivíduos na sociedade.
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LILACS
Main subject:
Pacemaker, Artificial
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Phrenic Nerve
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Quadriplegia
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Respiration, Artificial
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Diaphragm
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Electric Stimulation Therapy
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Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. bras. pneumol
Journal subject:
Pulmonary Disease (Specialty)
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Caxias do Sul University Foundation/BR