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ArticlePediatric reports2025

Two Rare Cases of Bilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis in Neonates.

Sara Ronci, Chiara Maddaloni, Stefano Caoci, Stefano Pro, Daniela Longo, Andrea Conforti, Andrea Dotta, Francesca Campi

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Sara RonciNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Chiara MaddaloniNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4265-0939
Stefano CaociNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9306-9012
Stefano ProDevelopmental Neurology Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6486-5201
Daniela LongoFunctional and Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Andrea ConfortiNeonatal Surgery Unit, Area of Fetal, Neonatal and Cardiological Sciences, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0191-1880
Andrea DottaNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1260-6427
Francesca CampiNeonatal Intensive Care Unit, "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

Diaphragmatic paralysis (DP) in neonates is a rare yet potentially life-threatening cause of respiratory distress, often resulting from obstetric trauma or cardiac surgery. This report presents two distinct cases of bilateral DP: one following a dystocic delivery with associated brachial plexus involvement, and the other linked to a genetic mutation (SYNGAP1) in a neonate with no birth trauma. Diagnosis was established through imaging, fluoroscopy, electromyography, and genetic testing. In both cases, conservative management was initially pursued; however, due to persistent respiratory failure, invasive interventions were required. The first patient underwent bilateral diaphragmatic plication with favorable outcomes, while the second required tracheostomy due to poor response to non-invasive ventilation with good outcome. These cases highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of neonatal DP, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment strategies in the absence of standardized guidelines. Early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach are crucial to optimize respiratory outcomes and reduce complications from prolonged mechanical ventilation.

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bilateral diaphragmatic paralysisdiaphragmatic plicationrespiratory failure

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