Research Department
Research Journal
Microsurgery
Research Member
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
23-1
Research Website
http://scholar.google.com.eg/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=OBI-XFEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=OBI-XFEAAAAJ:BrmTIyaxlBUC
Research Year
2003
Research_Pages
14-17
Research Abstract
Traumatic brachial plexus injuries in children, excluding birth palsy, are seldom
reported. In this study, we report on 11 cases operated upon between 1995–1998, and
followed for at least 30 months. All patients were males with an average age of 11 years
(range, 3–16 years). The denervation time averaged 3.8 months (range, 1–8 months). Eight
patients had two or more root avulsions; two had additional severe infraclavicular injuries. In
total, 6 grafting and 25 extraplexal neurotization procedures were used. Donor nerves ...
