Peripheral nerve tumours: A 66-case retrospective study.

Background/objectives: Peripheral nerve tumours (PNT) are rare lesions that are generally categorised as soft tissue tumours, so they are usually managed by a range of surgical disciplines such as plastic, orthopaedic and trauma surgery, dermatology, general surgery and neurosurgery. Appropriate knowledge of the therapeutic indication and surgical management are essential in order to avoid neurological deficit.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective study of 66 tumour lesions in 64 patients, acquired from the joint experience of 2surgical teams specialised in peripheral nerve surgery.

[Complications in brachial plexus surgery].

Objective: Although traumatic brachial plexus injuries are relatively rare in trauma patients, their effects on the functionality of the upper limb can be very disabling. The authors' objective was to assess the complications in a series of patients operated for brachial plexus injuries.

Material And Method: This was a retrospective evaluation of patients operated on by the authors between August 2009 and March 2013.