Neurosurg Focus June 15;22 6 :E This risk is even higher with uncertain distribution of hot spots in conformal or intensity modulated radiotherapy, and remains to a great extent even with omission of axillary radiotherapy in recent protocols. However, it was also reported that there was no correlation between age and the incidence of RIBPN [ 23 ]. It is useful to wait at least a week before referring the patient for a NCS study. Panplexus: A complete lesion of the plexus results in weakness, sensory loss and absent reflexes in the entire upper extremity. Ferlay J et al. The mean age of patients with MBP was
Factors with statistically significant differences in univariate analysis were included in multiple logistic regression analysis. Trauma is the most common cause of brachial plexopathy and occur primarily as a result of motor vehicle accidents, penetrating wounds gun shot, knives or traction injury in newborns at the time of delivery. Powell S, Cooke J, Parsons C: Radiation-induced brachial plexus injury: follow-up of two different fractionation schedules. Staal, A. A few weeks later she developed tingling numbness and weakness in the left upper extremity.
