title: [Can pathological changes in the upper arm and axilla prevent a successful axillary plexus block? A case report].
abstract: Even if one can find in the literature many contra indications to nerve blocks, this case with a pseudarthrosis of the humerus and severe scars in the axilla shows that non-inflammatory pathologic-anatomical changes need not prevent a brachial plexus block. Prerequisites are the ability to palpate the axillary artery and a reliable technique.
mesh_terms: D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D001365:Axilla / Q000293:injuries*; D001366:Axillary Artery; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D004387:Dupuytren Contracture / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000150:complications; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Wie weit sind pathologische Veränderungen im Bereich des Oberarmes und der Axilla als Hemmnis für die axilläre Plexusblockade anzusehen? (Fallbericht).