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Anatomical Variation of the Brachial Plexus and Its Clinical Implications

Dr. Neel Desai
Speciality Registrar in Anaesthetics, St George’s Hospital, UK

Dr. Peter Merjavy
Consultant Anaesthetist, Craigavon Area Hospital, Northern Ireland, UK

Edited by
Dr Kim Russon
Consultant Anaesthetist, Rotherham Hospital, UK

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

26th Dec 2017

Abstract

In this tutorial, the classical anatomy of the brachial plexus will be described. Anatomical variations of the brachial plexus will be subsequently explored and the associated clinical implications for the anaesthetist discussed.

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