The value of MRI in the diagnosis of brachial plexus birth palsy

VernacularTitle:MRI在产瘫中的诊断价值
Author: Bengang QIN ; Liqiang GU ; Jianping XIANG ; Guo FU ; Jian QI ; Honggang WANG ; Dechun ZHANG ; Qinsen LU ; Ping LI ; Jianwen ZHENG ; Jiakai ZHU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Brachial plexus birth palsy; Pseudomeningocele; MRI
From: Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2012;35(2):126-128
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the value of MR imaging(MRI)in diagosing of obstetrical brachial plexus.MethodsBetween September 2006 to September 2011,eighteen cases (12 males and 6 females)of obstetrical brachial plexus injury had being used for investigation,aging from 2 month to 3 years, average of 10.6 month. Eight left side and 10 right side. Tassin Ⅰ was 4 cases,Tassin Ⅱ was 6 eases, Tassin Ⅲwas 5 eases, Tassin Ⅳ was 4 cases. All cases were performed to MRI test before operating and the result compare with finding during operating. ResultsFindings of MRI:pseudomeningocele was in 13 of the 18cases while 10 of the 15 patients had multiple pseudomeningoceles. Displacement of spinal cord was in 6 cases; Normal was 2 cases; thickening of nerve root was in 2 cases.ConclusionMR imaging is an effective tool for demonstrating lesions of the brachial plexus worthy of surgical exploration.