Brachial Plexus Injuries Associated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation : A Report of 3 Cases #MMPMID41134930
Peairs EM; Spinner RJ; Shin AY
JBJS Case Connect 2025[Oct]; 15 (4): ? PMID41134930show ga
CASE: We present 3 cases of brachial plexus injuries (BPI) secondary to compressive hematomas during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with follow-up ranging from 18 months to 12 years. Patients exhibited profound upper extremity deficits and underwent variable interventions, including surgical decompression. All demonstrated meaningful neurologic recovery. CONCLUSION: BPI is a rare but serious complication of ECMO. These cases highlight the importance of early recognition and hematoma evacuation, emphasizing the need for clinical vigilance to optimize neurologic outcomes following hematoma-induced nerve injury.