Advanced imaging techniques of the brachial plexus

The brachial plexus is a complex structure that arises from nerve roots in the neck and terminates by dividing into peripheral nerves in the axilla. Imaging the brachial plexus can be difficult because of this anatomy. MRI now is the imaging modality of choice in the evaluation of brachial plexopath...

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Published inHand clinics Vol. 11; no. 4; p. 545
Main Authors Panasci, D J, Holliday, R A, Shpizner, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1995
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Brachial Plexus - anatomy & histology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Summary:The brachial plexus is a complex structure that arises from nerve roots in the neck and terminates by dividing into peripheral nerves in the axilla. Imaging the brachial plexus can be difficult because of this anatomy. MRI now is the imaging modality of choice in the evaluation of brachial plexopathy. T1-weighted axial and oblique coronal images supplemented by T-2 weighted or STIR images are a standard protocol. MRI can be used to diagnose nerve root avulsion, neuromas, tumor, and radiation fibrosis.
ISSN:0749-0712
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0712(21)00262-6