Latissimus dorsi myoclonus after video assisted thoracoscopic lung volume reduction.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 88(4): 1360-2, 2009 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19766848
ABSTRACT
Myoclonus as a sequel to thoracotomy has been reported, and its treatment can be challenging to both the patient and the surgeon. We describe a 43-year-old patient with chest wall pain and latissimus dorsi muscle contractions (myoclonus) after video-assisted thoracoscopic lung volume reduction. His symptoms remained refractory to benzodiazepines, nerve blockage, and botulinum toxin injection due to either poor compliance or lack of response to therapy. These symptoms started to resolve spontaneously 18 months after the procedure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonectomy
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Pulmonary Emphysema
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Respiratory Muscles
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Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
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Myoclonus
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom