Conditioning of the diaphragm by phrenic nerve pacing in primary alveolar hypoventilation.

AUTOR(ES)

Wilcox, P G

RESUMO

A patient with respiratory muscle weakness due to alveolar hypoventilation was treated with nocturnal bilateral phrenic nerve pacing for one year. Treatment was associated with a progressive increase in diaphragmatic strength and endurance.

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