Diaphragm Dysfunction in Patients with Stable Myastenia Gravis and Myastenic Crisis

Conclusion: Incidence of diaphragm dysfunction is higher in patients presenting with myasthenic crisis. This study also demonstrated a high incidence of diaphragm dysfunction in patients with stable MG. It is important to evaluate diaphragm functions in patients with stable MG.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 6, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pihtili, A., Bingol, Z., Okumus, G., Kiyan, E. Tags: Clinical Problems Others Source Type: research