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The axillary approach to the brachial plexus is associated with a very low complication rate, providing intravascular injection is avoided. Although controversial, repeated elicitation of paresthesia at multiple sites may increase the incidence of postoperative neuropathies. Hematoma and infection are very rare.
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Morgan GE, Jr., Mikhail MS, Murray MJ, “Chapter 17. Peripheral Nerve Blocks” (Chapter). Morgan GE, Jr., Mikhail MS, Murray MJ: Clinical Anesthesiology, 4e