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Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Lung Health | Last Active: 9 hours ago | Replies (202)
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@mmclaugh2002

Thank you and you are right.
I had a zoom consultation with his NP to review my condition. She indicated Dr. Kaufman does not do this surgery on individuals over 69 . I was referred to Dr. Jarrahy at UCLA and he wants an EMG before he determines my fitness for this surgery. Dr Jarrahy comes across as very very knowledgeable, careful and competent in assessing candidates for this surgery. I would encourage anyone to reach out - also need to have relevant records you can send before a consultation - PFT, Sniff test , etc. to ensure a qualified diagnosis.

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nla4625 | @nla4625 | 10 hours ago

I didn't realize UCLA has a center for phrenic nerve repair and a surgeon there who collaborates with Dr. Kaufman. Thank you for this valuable information. It will be interesting to see if you are accepted as a patient there, since you are over the age limit for Dr. Kaufman to do this surgery. Please keep us posted -- best wishes! https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/surgery/plastic-surgery/reconstructive-services/phrenic-nerve-repair

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