Arnold–Chiari malformation type I and the posterior dislocation of the odontoid process aggravate prolonged weaning in a patient with severe viral pneumonia: a case report

Abstract Background Prolonged and difficult weaning is associated with higher rates of complications and mortality. Therefore, it is important to identify the associated factors. Case presentation We describe our experience with a 37-year-old man diagnosed with severe viral pneumonia (influenza A)....

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Published in:	BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Main Authors:	Renyu Ding, Yulan Meng, Xingjuan Jia, Xiaochun Ma
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2020-02-01
Subjects:	Arnold-Chiari malformation Prolonged weaning Medulla oblongata compression
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-020-1078-1