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Published on: June 14, 2024
Diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. Case report
Hideki Hayashi1, Shun-ichi Kihara, Minoru Hoshimaru
1Department of Neurosurgery, Ohtsu Municipal Hospital, Ohtsu City, Shiga, Japan.
Abstract:
The authors describe a rare case of diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. A 64-year-old man presented with dyspnea as well as cervical radicular pain and left-sided upper-extremity motor weakness. Chest radiography revealed elevation of both sides of the diaphragm. All symptoms were ameliorated immediately after cervical laminoplasty, and spirometry revealed improvement of ventilatory function 6 months after surgery. Cervical spondylosis should be considered a factor that can cause respiratory dysfunction.
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