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Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System 8/2016

14.05.2016 | Review Paper

The current role of diagnostic imaging in the preoperative workup for refractory neonatal brachial plexus palsy

verfasst von: Deepak K. Somashekar, Thomas J. Wilson, Michael A. DiPietro, Jacob R. Joseph, Mohannad Ibrahim, Lynda J-S. Yang, Hemant A. Parmar

Erschienen in: Child's Nervous System | Ausgabe 8/2016

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Abstract

Introduction

Despite recent improvements in perinatal care, the incidence of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) remains relatively common. CT myelography is currently considered to be the optimal imaging modality for evaluating nerve root integrity. Recent improvements in MRI techniques have made it an attractive alternative to evaluate nerve root avulsions (preganglionic injuries).

Aim

We demonstrate the utility of MRI for the evaluation of normal and avulsed spinal nerve roots. We also show the utility of ultrasound in providing useful preoperative evaluation of the postganglionic brachial plexus in patients with NBPP.
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Metadaten
Titel
The current role of diagnostic imaging in the preoperative workup for refractory neonatal brachial plexus palsy
verfasst von
Deepak K. Somashekar
Thomas J. Wilson
Michael A. DiPietro
Jacob R. Joseph
Mohannad Ibrahim
Lynda J-S. Yang
Hemant A. Parmar
Publikationsdatum
14.05.2016
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Child's Nervous System / Ausgabe 8/2016
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-016-3106-2

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