Electrophysiological findings in workers exposed to N-heptane fumes

J Neurol. 1979;222(2):135-8. doi: 10.1007/BF00313007.

Abstract

Electrophysiological examination of the peroneal nerve was performed in a group of individuals exposed for professional reasons to vapours of n-heptane. The results suggest a probably specific role of this hydrocarbon compound in provoking "minimal" peripheral nerve damage.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electrophysiology
  • Female
  • Heptanes / poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Occupational Diseases / chemically induced
  • Occupational Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Heptanes