Vocal cord collapse during phrenic nerve-paced respiration in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/Sh1pwj]

Vocal cord collapse during phrenic nerve-paced respiration in congenital central hypoventilation syndrome [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/Sh1pwj]

Objective: Phrenic nerve pacing can be used to treat congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS). We report how the lack of normal vocal cord tone during phrenic paced respiration can result in passive vocal cord collapse and produce obstructive symptoms. Methods: We describe a case of passiv...

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Main Authors: Mark C Domanski, Diego A Preciado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2012-11-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Laryngology/Phonosurgery/Speech Evaluation
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Respiratory Pediatrics
Sleep & Ventilation Disorders
Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/1-42/v1

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http://f1000research.com/articles/1-42/v1

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