The treatment of intercostal-brachial neuromas by posterior intercostal neurectomies. A case report.
The development of sensory neuromas in a postoperative field is a recognized and undesirable complication. Neuroma formation can impair patient cooperation and postoperative function. Treatment efforts are frequently unrewarding and may contribute to the patient's frustration. Intercostal-brachial neuromas which develop following first rib resections are representative of this problem. Posterior intercostal neurectomy may provide an alternative treatment modality.
Hankin
F M
FM
Section of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Jaeger
S H
SH
Whiteneck
S
S
D001917:Brachial Plexus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D008875:Middle Aged; D009463:Neuroma / Q000601:surgery*; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013900:Thoracic Nerves