Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) aided full-length phrenic nerve transfer for restoration of elbow flexion
Background In complete brachial plexus injury, phrenic nerve (PN) is frequently used in neurotization for elbow flexion restoration. The advancement in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) allows full-length PN dissection intrathoracically for direct coaptation to recipient without nerve graf...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536231180330 |