Neurotization procedures for brachial plexus injuries.
The author presents three methods for neurotization procedures. The methods were developed for different reconstructive purposes. Nerve transfer is often the only option to restore basic or total function.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan.
D000055:Accessory Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D002572:Cervical Plexus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D007367:Intercostal Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D013900:Thoracic Nerves / Q000601:surgery