Summary
We propose a new nomenclature for the consistent, additional nerves that branch from
the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. We hope this will aid the plexus surgeon
and the evolution of plexus reconstruction for both obstetric and adult cases of injury.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: April 05, 2012
Accepted:
March 8,
2012
Received:
November 20,
2011
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
