Phrenic Nerve Transfer to Musculocutaneous Nerve: An Anatomical and Histological Study

Phrenic Nerve Transfer to Musculocutaneous Nerve: An Anatomical and Histological Study

Background: To restore elbow flexor muscle function in case of traumatic brachial plexus avulsion, the phrenic nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve has become part of clinical practice. The nerve transfer can be done by means of video-assisted thoracic surgery without nerve graft or via supr...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Fochtmann-Frana, Bettina Pretterklieber, Christine Radtke, Michael L. Pretterklieber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
phrenic nerve transfer
musculocutaneous nerve
Sudan black staining
supraclavicular approach
respiratory function
elbow flexor muscle function
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/9/1892

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