Status:
COMPLETED
Diaphragmatic Height Index: the New Diagnostic Test for Phrenic Nerve Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
Mahidol University
Conditions:
Respiratory Paralysis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Brief Summary
Diaphragmatic contraction is controlled by phrenic nerve which consists of anterior rami of 3rd- 5th cervical nerve roots. Usually, It can't be evaluated from history taking and physical examination. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Brachial plexus injured patients who underwent the neurotization in our institute between 2005-2008
- Non brachial plexus injured patients who underwent the other orthopedic operation in our institute between April-June 2009
Exclusion
- Concomitant pneumothorax and/or hemothorax
- Concomitant pulmonary contusion
- Previous pulmonary disease
- Chest wall deformity
- Thoracic or thoracolumbar scoliosis (\>10 degrees)
- Hepatomegaly
- Incomplete data
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
245 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01450917
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
October 1 2009
Last Update
October 12 2011
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