Examination of cervical neurinomas of the brachial plexus

Abstract

Of the patients seen for cervical neurinoma at our department between April 2005 and June 2013, 25 underwent intercapsular resection. Of them, we investigated 7 in whom the condition originated in the brachial plexus. Only 1 patient was presented with a postoperative neurological deficit and improved within 3 months, indicating that intercapsular resection is effective. Sensory or motor dysfunction of the upper extremities may be caused in cases of neurinoma originating in the brachial plexus, which may greatly affect a patient's work and quality of life. Before operation, informed consent must be obtained, and relevant surgical experience should be acquired in addition to taking disadvantages into account.