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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1983;12(4): 607-611. |
Intercostal nerve transfer for the treatment of brachial plexus injury. |
Young Soo Kim, Kyu Chang Lee |
Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Nerve transfer; Root-avulsion intercostal nerve; Musculocutaneous nerve |
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