J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1983 Dec;12(4):607-611.

Intercostal nerve transfer for the treatment of brachial plexus injury

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

We have described the intercostal nerve transfer to musculocutaneous nerve for three patients with root-avulsion type brachial plexus complete injuries. Surgical technique and some considerations about the operation have been discussed.

Keyword

Nerve transfer; Root-avulsion intercostal nerve; Musculocutaneous nerve

MeSH Terms

Brachial Plexus*
Humans
Intercostal Nerves*
Musculocutaneous Nerve
Nerve Transfer
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