Brachial plexus injury occurring during oral and maxillofacial surgery: a case report.
A case of brachial plexus injury occurring during bilateral temporomandibular joint reconstruction is reported. Patient positioning during surgery is the key to prevention of such injuries.
Berwick
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JE
Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-6200.
Lessin
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ME
D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*