Injury to the brachial plexus resulting from shoulder positioning during latissimus dorsi flap pedicle dissection.
A case is described of brachial plexus injury, noted after an ipsilateral latissimus dorsi free transfer. The mode of injury is discussed and a simple method of prevention is suggested.
D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011187:Posture; D012782:Shoulder; D013524:Surgical Flaps