Case Report

Anesthesia Approach in a Patient with Hemidiphragma Paralysis: Case Report

10.5222/JTAICS.2011.215

  • Müge Çakırca
  • Mehmet Çakırca
  • Gökhan Et
  • Celalettin Dağlı
  • Duyguhan İşgüven

Received Date: 22.02.2011 Accepted Date: 13.05.2011 Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2011;39(4):215-220

Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis can be caused by trauma, previous cardiac surgery, tumors, neuromuscular diseases or infections and most cases are asymptomatic. In this article, we aimed to present a patient with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis, measures to prevent difficulties that may occur during preoperative period, relevant intraoperative approach, and detection and treatment modalities of postoperative complications.

Keywords: Anesthesia, general anesthesia