Exploration of selected brachial plexus lesions by the posterior subscapular approach

摘要: ✓ The application of an old surgical technique, previously employed for treatment thoracic outlet syndromes, to lesions the brachial plexus is discussed. Positioning patient, procedure, and selected indications a posterior subscapular approach with resection first rib are use this are: proximal involving roots and/or trunks believed be repairable, complicated prior anterior exploration vascular or nervous structure disease, progressive palsy associated damage soft tissue chest wall supraclavicular regions secondary irradiation. authors' experience date 12 such cases presented in chart form, while five some detail.