Thoracodorsal Vessels as Recipient for Gracilis Free Functional Muscle Transfer after Neurologic Surgery of Brachial Plexus without Elbow Flexion Recover. Report of 2 Clinical Cases

• Published in: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Main Authors: Torres, Luciano Ruiz, Suzuki, Rosana Mayumi, Paulos, Renata Gregorio, Simao, Danielle Tiemi, Kimura, Luiz Koiti, Junior, Rames Mattar
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 01.04.2014

Introduction: Since it first description by IKUTA 1979, gracilis free functional muscle transfer (FFMT) for biceps in brachial plexus injury (BPI) is as reliable alternative achieve elbow flexion. DOI 1994 described staged double transfer. First stage for elbow flexion and finger extension and secon...