Peripheral nerve injuries associated with anaesthesia
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Peripheral nerve injuries associated with anaesthesia.
Peripheral nerve injuries can occur at any time during the peri-operative period. The long-term disability that results may have serious consequences for a patient. The incidence of peri-operative nerve injuries can be reduced by anaesthetists being aware of their causes and pathophysiology. This review article aims to explain the incidence, pathophysiology and medicolegal implications of peri-...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anaesthesia
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0003-2409
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.01870-28.x