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Reoperative Brachial Plexus Neurolysis After Previous Anatomically Complete Supraclavicular Decompression for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A 10-Year Single-Center Case Series.

Momodou L JammehAlexander YangAhmmad A AbuirqebaJ Westley OhmanRobert W Thompson
Published in: Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.) (2022)
Reoperative supraclavicular brachial plexus neurolysis is technically challenging but safe and effective treatment for recurrent NTOS, with significant improvements in symptoms and function. Diminishing perineural scar tissue development and avoiding secondary injury would likely decrease the need for reoperations.
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