title: Brachial plexus palsy after anaesthesia in the sitting position.
abstract: Unusual case of brachial plexus palsy developed in a patient following general anaesthesia in the sitting position. Congenital skeletal anomalies together with severe bony degenerative changes surrounding the nerve roots probably precipitated the palsy.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture