Two Cases of Severe Type 2 Respiratory Failure Associated with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

Two Cases of Severe Type 2 Respiratory Failure Associated with Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a non-inflammatory process characterized by hyperostosis at tendon insertions and around joint capsules and ossification of the anterior longitudinal ligament of the spine. The flexibility of the spinal column is reduced in DISH and affects the move...

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Main Authors: Tatsuya Sato, Taro Bannai, Toru Miyake, Keita Murakami, Risa Maekawa, Yasushi Shiio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korea Geriatrics Society 2021-03-01
Series:Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Subjects:
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
respiratory insufficiency
hypercapnia
positive-pressure ventilation
Online Access:http://www.e-agmr.org/upload/pdf/agmr-20-0099.pdf

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