A comparison of nerve grafting and tissue expansion techniques in the rat.

abstract：:This study investigates potential functional effects of thyroid hormone (T3) on peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. Forty adult male Lewis rats were included in this study. After complete transection of the right sciatic nerve, the gap between the stumps was bridged with a silicone tube. In the first experimental g...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Papakostas I,Mourouzis I,Mourouzis K,Macheras G,Boviatsis E,Pantos C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthotopic partial liver transplantation (PLT) models were developed in rats to explore the unique role of the liver in transplant tolerance. In PVG rats, syngeneic PLT established that surgical reduction to one-third of the liver and orthotopic transplantation permitted survival. Allogeneic PLT in the PVG to DA liver...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Sun J,Qin G,Wu L,Wang C,Sheil AG

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this work was to report our initial experience with lymphaticovenular anastomoses (LVA), a controversial technique for lymphedema treatment. Although LVA technique was described many years ago, the procedure is not as widespread as it was supposed to be, taking into account the high impact that lymphede...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Auba C,Marre D,Rodríguez-Losada G,Hontanilla B

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have suggested that hepatic arterial flow in heterotopic partial liver transplants is necessary to ensure graft survival and regenerative capacity. This report presents findings in a syngeneic rat strain (Lewis) that partial liver transplants can be successfully heterotopically transplanted in the lon...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Yoo CH,Wang Y,Ha J,Mao L,Kim S,Tarin T,Wolf P,Youngkin TP,Brems JJ,Gittes RF,D'Silva M,Lee S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on the survival rate of experimental rat pedicle island flaps with arterial, venous, and combined arteriovenous insufficiency was evaluated. Forty male Wistar rats with pedicle island flaps were divided into four groups with different types of vascular status. Another 40 male Wist...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ulkür E,Yüksel F,Açikel C,Celiköz B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effect of isovolemic hemodilution with 3% albumin per se on the prevention of microvascular venous thrombosis, using an experimental model in rats mimicking the thrombotic mechanisms similar to those in clinical situations. Male Wistar rats were allocated into t...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Farina JA Jr,Piccinato CE,Rossi MA,Mazzer N,Llorach-Velludo MA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethical issues posed by the hand transplant program conducted by hand and plastic surgeons at Jewish and University Hospitals, Louisville, Kentucky, are examined in this essay. Because a composite tissue allotransplantation (CTA) is an experimental procedure, it raises issues as to the protection of human subjects. Th...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Simmons PD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes-the indications for, the main points of the surgical technique, and the results of composite reconstruction using a combination of pediculated and free tissue units, which has allowed extensive and complex reconstruction following resection of malignant tumors in the head and neck region or in the...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Yoshino K,Nara S,Endo M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally known that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) accelerates peripheral nerve tissue regeneration. However, the precise cellular mechanism involved is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine how the Schwann cells respond directly to LIPUS stimuli. Thus, we investigated the effect of...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhang H,Lin X,Wan H,Li JH,Li JM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a new technique of end-to-side microvascular anastomosis in a rat carotid artery model, employing a milliwatt CO2 laser. Both carotid arteries were isolated and approximated in an end-to-side fashion by the placement of four 10-0 nylon stay sutures. The milliwatt CO2 laser was used to effect vessel...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Sartorius CJ,Shapiro SA,Campbell RL,Klatte EC,Clark SA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the process of bony fusion between the recipient floor and the bone graft, where a muscle sleeve has been interposed, an experimental model for a vascularized island pedicle bone graft was prepared using rats. The proximal two thirds of the tibia pedicled with the popliteal artery and vein was collected to...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Arai K,Toh S,Harata S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the history of attempts to study peripheral nerve regeneration, focusing upon pharmacologic agents that may prove to be useful clinically. In particular, forskolin is described as a model for such an agent, and its mechanism of action, as a stimulator of the cyclic AMP second messenger system, is de...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Klein HW,Kilmer S,Carlsen RC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:: Technical problems at the site of the anastomosis compromise an underappreciated proportion of microsurgical free tissue transfers. Intraoperative identification of technical errors may be able to prevent reexploration surgery and early flap failure. We report the first human study on a new microscope-inte...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Holm C,Mayr M,Höfter E,Dornseifer U,Ninkovic M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of consecutive patients treated with latissimus dorsi free myocutaneous flaps to cover lower-extremity soft-tissue defects were compared for postoperative vascular occlusion. In the first group of 13 patients (group I), there were five (38%) venous occlusions and no arterial occlusions. The second group of ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Labosky DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study demonstrates that intravenous epinephrine causes arterial vasospasm, but not venous constriction, in the microcirculation of the rat cremaster muscle. This effect can be blocked by a smooth muscle relaxant such as papaverine or an alpha receptor antagonist such as phentolamine. Circulating vasospastic agent...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Hartsock LA,Seaber AV,Urbaniak JR

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A neuroma is a collection of disorganized nerve sprouts emanating from an interruption of axonal continuity, forming within a collagen scar as the nerve attempts to regenerate. Lingual neuroma formation secondary to iatrogenic trauma to the tongue is likely not uncommon; however, we could not find a report in the lite...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Bellamy JL,Steinbacher DM,Debrux JC,Magarakis M,Rosson GD

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biosynthetic guides can be an alternative to nerve grafts for reconstructing severely injured peripheral nerves. The aim of this study was to evaluate the regenerative capability of chitosan tubes to bridge critical nerve gaps (15 mm long) in the rat sciatic nerve compared with silicone (SIL) tubes and nerve autograft...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Gonzalez-Perez F,Cobianchi S,Geuna S,Barwig C,Freier T,Udina E,Navarro X

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extensive full thickness abdominopelvic defects pose a difficult challenge to surgeons. Autologous tissues are versatile and can provide a satisfying reconstructive option for this type of defects. The tensor fascia latae (TFL) and superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flaps provide a large area of ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Luca-Pozner V,Boissiere F,Rodriguez T,Karra A,Herlin C,Chaput B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present our experience with reconstruction after resection of tumors around the knee, using free vascularized fibular grafting. The study included 23 patients. The lower femur was involved in 17 cases, the upper tibia in 6. The cases included giant cell tumor of the lower femur (2 patients), giant cell tumor of the...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Amr SM,El-Mofty AO,Amin SN,Morsy AM,El-Malt OM,Abdel-Aal HA

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free tissue transfer is commonly used in the reconstruction of post-ablative defects of the mandible. Due to lack of statistical power, comparing the survival of various free flaps, even in large studies, is challenging. The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis comparing the survival of the m...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Markiewicz MR,Bell RB,Bui TG,Dierks EJ,Ruiz R,Gelesko S,Pirgousis P,Fernandes R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The clinical value of adipofascial flaps based on distal ulnar or radial-artery perforators is demonstrated in a series of 14 patients with severe hand injuries and significant soft tissue defects requiring coverage. MATERIAL AND METHODS:There were 10 male and 4 female patients, aged between 23 and 72 years. The d...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ignatiadis IA,Xeinis SF,Tsiamba VA,Yiannakopoulos CK,Nomikos GN,Gerostathopoulos NE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a new and efficient treatment for reconstruction of bilateral defective thumbs by different configured toe-tissues transplantations in a single stage, including bilateral second-toe transfer in 2 cases, bilateral hallux wrap-around flap transfer in 1 case, bilateral modified hallux wrap-around flap...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Xu L,Gu YD,Xu JG,Rui YJ,Shou KS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transplants of the cranial portion of the dog sartorius muscle were able to generate 70% of control force after 3 months if the artery, vein, and nerve were reanastomosed. Our histological and histochemical findings correlate with the functional findings. In a separate group of animals that had their muscles denervate...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Stevanovic MV,Seaber AV,Urbaniak JR

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the devices for large-caliber vessel (>2-mm diameter) anastomosis are available, there are no devices for performing anastomosis of small-caliber vessels. We designed a hooked device composed of a bioabsorbable polymer for sutureless anastomosis of small-caliber vessels. The efficacy of this device was evalua...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ueda K,Mukai T,Ichinose S,Koyama Y,Takakuda K

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 40 years, various factors that influence the outcome of peripheral nerve surgery have been recognized. Some of these factors, such as age of the patient and time interval between injury and surgery, cannot be controlled by the surgeon. On the other hand, other factors related to technical details are the...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Millesi H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thoracodorsal artery supplies the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior in the rat in the same fashion as in the human. In the rat, the thoracodorsal artery and vein average 0.57 mm and 0.71 mm in diameter, respectively, at their origins and can be used as pedicles averaging 19 mm in length to the latissimus dors...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： de la Pena JA,Lineaweaver W,Buncke HJ

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a novel one-stage technique of total hepatectomy in the rat, in which the liver is replaced by an autologous prosthesis. This prosthesis is obtained from a donor rat, and consists of the subhepatic vena cava and the left renal vein harvested en block. This graft is sutured with the subdiaphragmatic cava and ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Lorenzo M,Angrisani L,Ventriglia R,Ismail T,Tesauro B

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we present a case of the use of a conjoined fabricated free anterolateral thigh (ALT)/tensor fascia latae (TFL) perforator flap for reconstruction of the lower extremity with intraoperative flap design using intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) monitoring. The flap was used for reconstruction of a 16...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Buehrer G,Taeger CD,Ludolph I,Horch RE,Beier JP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective study, the survival rates of fingertip replantation with and without vein grafting were evaluated along with their postoperative functional and cosmetic results. One hundred twenty-one-fingertip amputations were performed in 103 patients between September 2002 and July 2007. Thirty-four amputated...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Yan H,Jackson WD,Songcharoen S,Akdemir O,Li Z,Chen X,Jiang L,Gao W

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lumbar spines of twenty-one dogs were used as an experimental model. The animals were divided into three groups. In the first group, selective damage to the perimeningeal blood vessels was induced and the resultant hematoma was left untouched in the spinal canal. In the second group, the posterior longitudinal lig...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Touliatos AS,Soucacos PN,Beris AE

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00