The treatment of intercostal-brachial neuromas by posterior intercostal neurectomies. A case report
Hankin, F.M.; Jaeger, S.H.; Whiteneck, S.
Orthopedics 11(6): 945-947
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0147-7447 PMID: 3387342 Document Number: 312313
The development of sensory neuromas in a postoperative field is a recognized and undesirable complication. Neuroma formation can impair patient cooperation and postoperative function. Treatment efforts are frequently unrewarding and may contribute to the patient's frustration. Intercostal-brachial neuromas which develop following first rib resections are representative of this problem. Posterior intercostal neurectomy may provide an alternative treatment modality.