| Autor: |
Ameri Ebrahim, Behtash Hamid, Omidi-Kashani Farzad |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2009 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 3, Iss 1, p 7366 (2009) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1752-1947 |
| DOI: |
10.4076/1752-1947-3-7366 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Introduction Isolated long thoracic nerve injury causes paralysis of the serratus anterior muscle. Patients with serratus anterior palsy may present with periscapular pain, weakness, limitation of shoulder elevation and scapular winging. Case presentation We present the case of a 23-year-old woman who sustained isolated long thoracic nerve palsy during anterior spinal surgery which caused external compressive force on the nerve. Conclusion During positioning of patients into the lateral decubitus position, the course of the long thoracic nerve must be attended to carefully and the nerve should be protected from any external pressure. |
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