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Effect of parathyroidectomy on respiratory muscle strength in uremic myopathy.

Abstract
We report the case of a uremic dialysis patient with severe secondary hyperparathyroidism, proximal muscle weakness and impaired respiratory muscle strength, the latter being assessed by maximal inspiratory pressure. After subtotal parathyroidectomy, we observed a marked improvement in respiratory muscle strength (27 vs. 87 cm H2O) and disappearance of proximal muscle weakness.
AuthorsP Gómez-Fernández, L Sanchez Agudo, J L Miguel, M Almaraz, M J Vila Dupla
JournalAmerican journal of nephrology (Am J Nephrol) Vol. 7 Issue 6 Pg. 466-9 ( 1987) ISSN: 0250-8095 [Print] Switzerland
PMID3439556 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary (physiopathology)
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic (physiopathology)
  • Lung Volume Measurements
  • Male
  • Neuromuscular Diseases (physiopathology)
  • Parathyroid Glands (physiopathology, surgery)
  • Renal Dialysis
  • Respiratory Insufficiency (physiopathology)
  • Respiratory Muscles (physiopathology)
  • Uremia (physiopathology)

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