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Severe injuries in the upper cervical spine may result in permanent impairment of diaphragmatic function, so that these patients are dependent on some form of artificial respiration for the rest of their lives.
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de Boeck, H., Vincken, W., Cham, B. (1989). Diaphragm Pacing in Quadriplegic Patients. In: Louis, R., Weidner, A. (eds) Cervical Spine II. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-9055-5_20
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