Case Report

Unilateral Phrenic Nerve Paralysis From Cutting Down a Christmas Tree

Authors: ROGER H. TIEDE MD, JAMES R. HOVER MD, SCOTT F. DAVIES MD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Stretch injury to the phrenic nerve is an unusual cause of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. In this case the injury occurred while the patient was lying on the ground and cutting down a Christmas tree with a hand saw.

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