British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2003, Vol. 91, No. 6 916-917
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Anatomical variations of the phrenic nerve and its clinical implication for supraclavicular block
Department of Anesthesiology, Box 604, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry,Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA E-mail: Paul_Bigeleisen@urmc.rochester.edu
This paper reports a case of simultaneous diaphragmatic and brachial plexus stimulation followed by a successful nerve block using the supraclavicular approach. An explanation for the qualitative differences in phrenic nerve block between interscalene and supraclavicular block is postulated, based on known anatomical variations.
Br J Anaesth 2003; 91: 916--17