Comparative histopathological study of the phrenic nerve from corpses with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and without this condition

Introduction: Functional changes resulting from the evolution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are progressive and irreversible, causing increased diaphragm work due to pulmonary hyperinflation and airway obstruction. Phrenic nerves have promoted innervation of the diaphragm and may h...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Mayara Santos-Santana, Byron Martins-Lucena, Tales Lyra de Oliveira, Tácio Nertan Cartaxo de Souza, Lysien Ivania-Zambrano, Ana Rose de Carvalho-Araujo, Ana Lúcia de Gusmão-Freire
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Ricardo Palma 2020-03-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
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Online Access:http://revistas.urp.edu.pe/index.php/RFMH/article/view/2785