2001•Journal of Weifang Medical CollegeRequires access

Phrenic Nerve Transposition for Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injury

Liu Ya

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Objective To improve phrenic nerve transposition and to study it`s effect in the treatment of brachial plexus injury.Method To transfer phrenic nerve to musculocutaneous nerve,the procedure was used in 9 patients.Result Patients were followed up for 1～3 years,effective rate 100%.Conclusion Phrenic nerve is a better nerve for transposition in the treatment of brachial plexus injury.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Brachial plexus, Musculocutaneous nerve, Phrenic nerve, Anesthesia, Brachial plexus injury, Transposition (logic), Nerve injury