Ultrasonic detection of vagus, accessory, and phrenic nerve atrophy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Relation to impairment and mortality.

Uwe WalterGretlies SobiellaJohannes PrudloMichael BatchakaschviliJan BöhmertAlexander StorchAndreas Hermann

Published in: European journal of neurology (2023)

Ultrasonography detects degeneration of cranial nerve motor fibers. PN and AN calibers are tightly related to respiratory function and 1-year survival in ALS.

Keyphrases

peripheral nerve
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
loop mediated isothermal amplification
risk factors
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
real time pcr
label free
computed tomography
drug induced