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Diaphragmatic dysfunction in Collagen VI myopathies.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Feb 2014
Quijano-Roy S, Khirani S, Colella M, Ramirez A, Aloui S, Wehbi S, de Becdelievre A, Carlier R Y, Allamand V, Richard P, Azzi V, Estournet B, Fauroux B
Abstract excerpt
Collagen VI-related myopathies are hereditary disorders causing progressive restrictive respiratory insufficiency. Specific diaphragm involvement has been suggested by a drop in supine volumes. This pilot study aimed at characterizing the respiratory muscle phenotype in patients with COL6A1-3 genes mutations. Lung function, blood gases, muscle strength and respiratory mechanics were measured in 7 patients between...
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