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J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj 2007; 02(01): e105-e111
DOI: 10.1186/1749-7221-2-1
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Microsurgical technique in obstetric brachial plexus repair: a personal experience in 200 cases over 10 years[*]

Jörg Bahm
1   Euregio Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Franziskushospital Aachen, Germany
,
Claudia Ocampo-Pavez
1   Euregio Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Franziskushospital Aachen, Germany
,
Hassan Noaman
1   Euregio Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Franziskushospital Aachen, Germany
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10. Oktober 2006

10. Januar 2007

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17. September 2014 (online)

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Abstract

We present our personal operative technique in exposing and repairing obstetric brachial plexus (obp) lesions. This technical description of the operative procedure and the strategic choice for the neurotisations are analysed with special regards on the follow-up of these patients (always performed by the surgeon), the histological quality of the proximal root stumps used for cable grafting, and the general reconstruction principles established in international workshops.

We would like to encourage debate on these detailed considerations wherever they could affect the functional outcome.

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