An analysis for 23 cases of Marfan syndrome complicated with thoracic, pulmonary and diaphragmatic diseases
- VernacularTitle:马方综合征合并胸肺膈改变23例分析
- Author:
Yan-Liang MA
;
Quan-Ying HE
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Marfan syndrome;
Retrospective studies;
Complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2005;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
0.05),including seven with spinal kyphosis,seven with thoracic deformity,five with pleural effusion,five with emphysema diagnosed by chest X-ray film,three with spontaneous pneumothorax,two with diaphragmatic hernia,and one developed severe respiratory failure and the other developed cot pulmonale.Conclusions The thorax,lungs and diaphragm were more easily involved in the patients with Marfan syndrome,and pulmonary specialists should keep an eye on them.
