Mechanisms of Pulmonary Complications after Spinal Cord Injury

Author(s): Kunrui He, Yongxin Lin

Background: Pulmonary complications caused by spinal cord injury (SCI) pose a serious threat to patients’ health and quality of life. Understanding the potential injury mechanism of pulmonary complications caused by this destructive disease is necessary for the study of SCI and the guidance of clinical treatment. This article reviews the current situation and progress of exploring the mechanism of pulmonary complications caused by SCI.

Spinal Cord Injury, Pulmonary Complications, Mechanism

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