Clinical Excellence in Focus: Dr. Inês Jesus on Phrenic Nerve Stimulation for Ventilatory Autonomy After High Cervical Medullary Injury
The field of neurosurgery continues to evolve through the integration of innovative technologies, meticulous clinical practice, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of patients with complex neurological disorders. Among these innovations, phrenic nerve stimulation (PNS) has emerged as a transformative intervention for individuals suffering from high cervical or medullary injuries that compromise respiratory function. At the 2026 international neuroscience summit, Dr. Inês Jesus , a distinguished neurosurgery resident from ULS Coimbra – Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra , Portugal, will present her work titled: “ Phrenic Nerve Stimulation to Achieve Ventilatory Autonomy After High Cervical Medullary Injury Secondary to Spinal Ependymoma Resection. ” Her contribution brings significant clinical insight to one of the most challenging aspects of neurorehabilitation: the restoration of autonomous breathing in patients otherwise dependent on mechanical ventilation....