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Case Reports
. 1992;18(7):427-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF01694347.

Latent dystrophic myopathy revealed by unsuccessful weaning from mechanical ventilation

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Latent dystrophic myopathy revealed by unsuccessful weaning from mechanical ventilation

A Borgeat et al. Intensive Care Med. 1992.

Abstract

We report a patient who had difficulty in weaning from mechanical ventilation which was due to an unsuspected latent dystrophic myopathy. The association of latent dystrophic myopathy and unsuccessful weaning has not been previously reported.

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