Diaphragmatic paralysis after organophosphate poisoning. A case report

Autor: K, Rivett, P D, Potgieter
Rok vydání: 1987
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Zdroj: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde. 72(12)
ISSN: 0256-9574
Popis: Peripheral neuropathy has been described as a rare complication of organophosphate toxicity in man. A case of diaphragmatic paralysis occurring after ingestion of malathion in a suicide attempt is reported. The patient required ventilatory support for 3 months during which time there was slow improvement in the diaphragmatic weakness, which by 6 months had resolved completely.
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