Injury to the long thoracic nerve as a complication of neck dissection: a case report.
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چکیده
Injury to nerves by dissection of the neck is well recognised. A case report of injury to the long thoracic nerve follows, which has not been previously described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
دوره 43 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005