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Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?
Lung Health | Last Active: Jul 10 3:56pm | Replies (198)Comment receiving replies
There is a fb page “ paralyzed diaphragm “ that has others that have had or do have this problem, including myself. I am scheduled for a surgery called “ plication surgery “ at the Cleveland Clinic which will not correct the phrenic nerve but will partially restore my breathing. There are other options as well which others will gladly share. Best wishes to you.
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I was diagnosed with paralyzed left hemi-diaphragm a few months ago. But it is likely something I've had for a very long time and been able to compensate enough until recent other health issues made it harder for me to breathe. (Long story)
It didn't take long for me to feel good about plication surgery. Recent studies/analyses point to secondary health risks such as strain on heart, etc. that I'm pretty sure have been impacting my life for years. Plication surgery is an especially good option now that robotic techniques are more common. But even the VATS minimally invasive plication surgery is safer and more effective than older "open" plication techniques.
Can you share with us other options you think are worth considering? And is there a reason you are choosing Cleveland Clinic (which is definitely a top tier medical facility)? I've been looking at the University of Utah which appears to be working on becoming a top tier robotic plication surgical center.