Accessory nerve palsy following thoracotomy

A previously unreported cause of 11th cranial nerve palsy is described in a 53-year-old man. Dysfunction of the trapezius branch of the spinal accessory nerve occurred following median sternotomy and was documented by electromyography. This injury resulted in dysfunction of the trapezius muscle with...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1989-01, Vol.238 (238), p.237-240
Hauptverfasser:	Morrell, S, Roberson, J R, Rooks, M D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accessory Nerve Injuries Atrophy - etiology Electromyography Humans Male Middle Aged Muscles - pathology Muscles - physiopathology Shoulder - pathology Shoulder - physiopathology Thoracotomy - adverse effects
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