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Phrenic nerve damage during cardiac surgery may be related to cold-induced injury from myocardial protection strategies or mechanical injury during internal mammary artery harvesting.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2009, Vol.2009 (may25 1), p.bcr0620080253-bcr0620080253
Main Authors: Dixon, John J, Price, Grania J, Ali, F Runa
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Phrenic nerve damage during cardiac surgery may be related to cold-induced injury from myocardial protection strategies or mechanical injury during internal mammary artery harvesting.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.06.2008.0253