Name: Iatrogenic injuries of peripheral nerves
Keywords: Adult, Adolescent, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Child, Preschool, Humans, Peripheral Nerves, Middle Aged, Child, Intraoperative Complications, Aged

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 1991 English Publisher:British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint SurgeryJournal:The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, volume 73-B, pages 280-282 (issn: 0301-620X, eissn: 2044-5377,

Authors: R, Birch; G, Bonney; J, Dowell; J, Hollingdale;

doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.73b2.2005155

pmid: 2005155

Iatrogenic injuries of peripheral nerves

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Abstract

In this study, we discuss 68 cases in which peripheral nerve trunks were inadvertently divided by surgeons. Most of these accidents occurred in the course of planned operations. Delay in diagnosis and in effecting repair was common. We list the nerves particularly at risk and the operations in which special care is needed. We recommend steps to secure prompt diagnosis and early treatment.

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
United Kingdom
St Mary's Hospital
Canada
St Mary's Hospital
United Kingdom

Keywords

Adult, Adolescent, Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Child, Preschool, Humans, Peripheral Nerves, Middle Aged, Child, Intraoperative Complications, Aged

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