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Brachial plexus injury after median sternotomy

D A Hudson1, R Boome, I Sanpera

  • 1Hand Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Serious brachial plexus injury following median sternotomy is rare but causes significant patient morbidity and delayed return to work. Wide sternal retraction is the primary cause, necessitating conservative management by specialized surgical teams.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Brachial plexus injury is an uncommon complication of median sternotomy.
  • Such injuries lead to significant patient morbidity and prolonged recovery.
  • The pathogenesis is multifactorial, with sternal retraction being a key factor.