title: The prespinal route in contralateral C7 nerve root transfer for brachial plexus avulsion injuries.
abstract: Contralateral C7 nerve root transfer for brachial plexus injury is described, passing the nerve through a subcutaneous tunnel on the anterior surface of the neck and chest. We recommend passing the nerve graft through the retropharyngeal space. This route has the benefits of a simpler dissection, a shorter distance and protected placement of the graft. It has been used in one clinical case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Mcguiness
authors.forename: S P J
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Kay
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016067:Nerve Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome