Intercostal nerve transfer for the treatment of brachial plexus injury.
- Author:
Young Soo KIM
1
;
Kyu Chang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nerve transfer;
Root-avulsion intercostal nerve;
Musculocutaneous nerve
- MeSH:
Brachial Plexus*;
Humans;
Intercostal Nerves*;
Musculocutaneous Nerve;
Nerve Transfer
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1983;12(4):607-611
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
We have described the intercostal nerve transfer to musculocutaneous nerve for three patients with root-avulsion type brachial plexus complete injuries. Surgical technique and some considerations about the operation have been discussed.
