Phrenic nerve palsy in severe tetanus.
2004
Unilateral or bilateral raised hemidiaphragms were observed on chest X-ray in three patients with severe tetanus. Diaphragmatic movement was absent on ultrasonography and fluoroscopy. Nerve conduction study confirmed phrenic nerve palsy. Bilateral involvement caused delayed weaning from the ventilator, whereas unilateral involvement was asymptomatic. There was complete recovery from phrenic nerve palsy in all patients.
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