Conference
Diaphragmatic pacing for the treatment of congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome
Abstract
PURPOSE: The congenital central alveolar hypoventilation syndrome (CCAHS), also known as Ondine curse, is characterized by the absence of adequate autonomic control of respiration. The purpose of our study is to review our 20-year experience with diaphragmatic pacing as a treatment modality for CCAHS.
METHODS: After obtaining institutional review board approval, the medical records of all 6 patients who currently are in the diaphragmatic pacing …
Authors
Ali A; Flageole H
Volume
43
Pagination
pp. 792-796
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2008
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.013
Conference proceedings
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Issue
5
ISSN
0022-3468