Diaphragm Weakness

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Miller J. , Moxham J. , Green M. . The Maximal sniff in the assessment of diaphragm function in man. Clin Sci 1985; 69: 91–6

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Mier A. , Brophy C. , Moxham J. , Green M. . Phrenic nerve conduction time in normals. Clin Sci 1985; 70: 70P

Graham A.N. , Martin P.D. , Haas L.F. . Neuralgic amyotrophy with bilateral diaphragmatic palsy. Thorax 1985; 40: 635–6

Billings R. , Grahame R. . Neuralgic amyotrophy with hemidiaphragmatic paralysis. Rheumatology and Rehabilitation 1975; 14: 260–1

Spillane J.D. . Localised neuritis of the shoulder girdle. Lancet 1943; ii: 532

Tsairis P. , Dyck P.J. , Mulder D.W. . Natural history of brachial plexus neuropathy: report on 99 cases. Arch Neurol 1972; 27: 109–17

James J.L. , Miles D.W. . Neuralgic amyotrophy: a clinical and electromyographic study. Br Med J 1966; ii: 1042–3

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