Traumatic peripheral nerve injury: a wartime review
Autor: | S. Sara Yegiyants, George Kardashian, Deniz Dayicioglu, Zubin J. Panthaki |
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Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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Zdroj: | The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 21(4) |
ISSN: | 1536-3732 |
Popis: | Incidence of peripheral nerve injury in extremity trauma is low, with reported rates of 1.5 to 2.8%; however there is significant associated morbidity and outcomes of peripheral nerve repair are poor, especially when delayed. In this article, we provide a brief review of pathophysiology, classification, and surgery of peripheral nerve injuries, with special emphasis on wartime injuries. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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