Evaluation of diaphragm functions with diaphragm ultrasound and pulmonary function tests in individuals with Friedreich's ataxia.

Nur Aleyna Yetkin Mehmet Fatih Yetkin Burcu Baran Ketencioğlu Fatma Sema Oymak Inci Gülmez İnsu Yılmaz Nuri Tutar

Published in: Turkish journal of medical sciences (2023)

Diaphragm ultrasound may reveal respiratory dysfunction better than PFT. Diaphragm excursion and TF are associated with disease scores in individuals with FDRA. Further studies are needed regarding the detection of alveolar hypoventilation.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
magnetic resonance imaging
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
oxidative stress
ultrasound guided
genome wide
contrast enhanced ultrasound
early onset
gene expression
obstructive sleep apnea
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
respiratory tract