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Injection of local anesthetic into the axillary brachial plexus sheath resulting in sensory blockade of the hand. The forearm and inner aspect of the arm may be incompletely blocked due to inadequate blockade of the musculocutaneous and median nerves.
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(2007). Axillary Block. In: Schmidt, R., Willis, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Pain. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_350
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