Overview

Phrenic nerve stimulation is a neurostimulation technique that allows patients who are dependent on external mechanical ventilatory support to regain their breathing autonomy. This study aim at long term following of patients who may be candidates for permanent implanted phrenic nerve stimulator.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with central respiratory paralysis (medullary lesions or supramedullary lesions, whatever their causes) or patients with congenital central hypoventilation (including Ondine syndrome by Phox2B mutation) or acquired (whatever the cause), with permanent hypoventilation or related to sleep.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient not affiliated to the social security system
• Patient unable to oppose his participation in research
• Patient not understanding French