Brachial plexus endoscopy: feasibility study on cadavers
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J C Garcia1, G Mantovani, P-A Liverneaux
1Center for Advanced Studies in Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine Division, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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The development of a minimally invasive technique for exploration of the brachial plexus seems a logical step towards refinement of diagnosis and treatment. For certain pathological conditions, minimally invasive techniques have become the method of choice; for others, they remain as an ancillary option for assistance during open surgery. We have developed a full endoscopic technique for brachial plexus exploration. Our endoscopic technique used saline liquid infusion in seven brachial plexus of four cadavers. Five portals have been described and the endoscopic landmarks also. We were able to demonstrate excellent views and adequate possibilities for cadaver plexus dissection and its anatomic landmarks and portals.
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