Right diaphragm paralysis following cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation for inappropriate sinus tachycardia

被引：34

作者：

Durante-Mangoni, E

Del Vecchio, D

Ruggiero, G

机构：

[1] Univ Naples 2, Osped Gesu & Maria, Ist Terapia Med, Div Internal Med, I-80135 Naples, Italy

[2] Univ Naples Federico II, Dept Phys, Naples, Italy

来源：

PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY | 2003年 / 26卷 / 03期

关键词：

catheter ablation; radiofrequency; phrenic nerve; paralysis; diaphragm;

D O I：

10.1046/j.1460-9592.2003.00136.x

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

We describe a case of permanent right diaphragm paralysis following a radiofrequency cardiac ablation procedure. The relationship between the procedure and the phrenic nerve lesion is discussed with respect to the possible pathogenetic mechanisms. Radiofrequency current used in cardiac electrophysiology may cause serious thoracic nerve injuries. Means to avoid this complication are pointed out.

引用

页码：783 / 784

页数：2

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