A new technique for mismatched nerve suture in direct intercostal nerve transfers.
We introduce a new suturing technique for intercostal nerve transfer in brachial plexus injuries. This method allows the anastomosis of nerves of unequal diameter.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
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Ochiai
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Mikami
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Yamamoto
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Nakagawa
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Nagano
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome