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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Brachial plexus injury after median sternotomy
Journal of Hand Surgery, Volume 18, No. 2, Year 1993
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Description
Serious brachial plexus injury after median sternotomy is uncommon. However, affected patients experience considerable morbidity and their return to regular employment is often delayed. The pathogenesis of the injury is multifactorial. Wide sternal retraction is the major etiologic factor. Management is primarily conservative and should be guided by a team experienced in upper limb and hand surgery. Our experience at a major referral center during a 3-year period is described. © 1993.
Authors & Co-Authors
Hudson, Donald Anthony
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
Boome, Robert S.
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
Sanpera, I.
South Africa, Observatory
Groote Schuur Hospital
Statistics
Citations: 14
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/0363-5023(93)90362-7
ISSN:
03635023
e-ISSN:
15316564
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Violence And Injury