Dead-ended autologous connective tissue chambers in peripheral nerve repair - early observations

Lewin-Kowalik, J. and Marcol, W. and Kotulska-Wolwender, K. and Larysz-Brysz, M. and Święch-Sabuda, E. and Górka, D. and Gołka, B. and Małecka-Tendera, E. (2003) Dead-ended autologous connective tissue chambers in peripheral nerve repair - early observations. Acta Physiologica Hungarica, 90 (2). pp. 157-166. ISSN 0231-424X

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Abstract

The effects of the repair of nerve gap injuries are still unsatisfactory, despite the great progress in microsurgery. Until now, there is no effective method to induce the regeneration of the transected peripheral nerve when its distal stump is missing. The aim of this work was to examine whether the implantation of dead-ended connective tissue chambers can promote the outgrowth of injured peripheral neurites. This method differs from all previous nerve guides because it totally eliminates the distal part of the nerve and restricts the influence of surrounding tissues. We have also tried to establish whether some neurotrophic factors can be applied by means of these chambers. The results of this work show that dead-ended autologous connective tissue chambers can be a useful tool in peripheral nerve injuries treatment, even when the distal part of the nerve is missing.

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