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  • Title: Direct plexus repair by grafts supplemented by nerve transfers.
    Author: Kline DG, Tiel RL.
    Journal: Hand Clin; 2005 Feb; 21(1):55-69, vi. PubMed ID: 15668066.
    Abstract:
    This article reviews the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center experience with direct repair of brachial plexus lacerations, gunshot wounds, and stretch/contusive/avulsive injuries. In the stretch category, limited outcomes with direct repair have led to addition of nerve transfers rather than their exclusive use. It is important to per-form direct plexus repair in conjunction with nerve transfers in the same patient when-ever possible. The intent of such a "pants-over-vest" approach is to maximize axonal input to denervated structures.
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