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Compression of the lower trunk of the brachial plexus by a cervical rib in two adolescent girls: case reports and surgical treatment

DOI:2742518
Source: PubMed Central

ABSTRACT Presence of a cervical rib in children is extremely rare, particularly when symptoms of compression of the lower trunk of the brachial plexus occur. We present two cases with such a condition, where two young girls, 11 and 16 years of age were treated by resection of the cervical rib after a supraclavicular exploration of the lower trunk of the brachial plexus. The procedure led to successful results, objectively verified with tests in a work simulator, at one year follow-up.

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Keywords

brachial plexus
 
cervical rib
 
compression
 
lower trunk
 
objectively
 
successful results
 
work simulator
 
young girls