Abstract
Young man suffering from mitochondrial myopathy was admitted to our Institute due to severe hypercapnic respiratory failure. Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NWM) during sleep using nasal mask was instituted with positive results. Diurnal blood gases breathing air also ameliorated suggesting improvement of respiratory muscles function.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Biopsy, Needle
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Humans
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Male
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Mitochondrial Myopathies / complications*
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Mitochondrial Myopathies / pathology
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Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
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Oximetry
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
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Respiratory Insufficiency / metabolism
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Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
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Respiratory Muscles / metabolism
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Treatment Outcome