Improved reflow and viability in reperfused ischemic rat island groin flaps using dexamethasone.

abstract：:We present a case of a 34-year-old white female patient who, 13 years ago, sustained a pathological intracapsular femoral neck fracture on a pre-existing aneurysmal bone cyst. Three months later radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging evaluation revealed both femoral neck fracture and stage IV osteonecrosis of the...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Beris AE,Lykissas MG,Payatakes A,Kontogeorgakos VA,Mavrodontidis A,Korompilias AV

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Reconstruction of abdominal wall defects with enterocutaneous fistulas (ECF) remains challenging. The purpose of this report is to describe a single-stage approach using combined microscopic enterolysis, pedicle seromuscular bowel flaps, mesh, fasciocutaneous, and myocutaneous flaps. METHODS:Between 1990 ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Adabi K,Manrique OJ,Vijayasekaran A,Moran SL,Ciudad P,Huang TCT,Nicoli F,Bishop S,Chen HC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of complex microsurgical reconstruction of the dorsum of the foot, including tendon transfer following tumor resection, in a 15-week-old male infant is presented. After birth, a 5.5 x 4 cm large tumor was observed on the dorsum of the right foot. Biopsy showed a congenital malignant fibro sarcoma. After initial...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Germann G,Waag KL,Selle B,Jester A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of rapid intraoperative elongation of the rat sciatic nerve with the use of tissue expander and to assess its functional recovery. Out of 51 rats 43 had their right sciatic nerve expanded with a 5-ml intraoperative expander over 1 hr and 8 were sham-operated...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Beris AE,Naka KK,Skopelitou A,Kosta I,Vragalas V,Konitsiotis S,Bontioti E,Soucacos PN

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally believed that alterations in perfusion which endanger a free flap or replant are directly related to thrombus formation and obstruction of blood flow at the anastomotic site. Recent experimental work in our laboratory suggests that the presence of platelet emboli downstream in the microcirculation migh...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Barker JH,Anderson GL,Gu JM,Wyllie F,Acland RD

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstruction of complex back defects is challenging for reconstructive surgeons, as it should preserve function, provide adequate coverage, and minimize morbidity. We present a case of multiple-step reconstruction after resection of a large squamous cell carcinoma recurrence in a 68-year-old man, with local perforat...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Menichini G,Lucattelli E,Innocenti A,Brogi M,Cipriani F,Innocenti M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free microvascular tissue transfers have become today a key instrument for the surgical treatment of wide loss of tissue. These procedures can provide definitive treatment in a single operation but they are expensive and require specialized practitioners. The operating microscope traditionally has provided this requir...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Chiummariello S,Fioramonti P,Menichini G,Scuderi N,Alfano C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of end-to-side coaptation between the musculocutaneous nerve and the phrenic nerve for brachial plexus injuries with nerve-root avulsions. In an experimental rabbit model, neurotization of the musculocutaneous nerve with the phrenic nerve was compared usin...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Stamatoukou A,Papadogeorgou E,Zhang Z,Pavlakis K,Zoubos AB,Soucacos PN

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distinction between hammer toes and clawed toes is poorly emphasized. The neural origin of clawing in the foot is related to the lateral plantar nerve, and suggests that surgical treatment directed at decompression or neurolysis of the lateral plantar nerve may either reverse or prevent progression of intrinsic mo...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Dellon AL,Steck JK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1987-2002, omental free-tissue transfer was used in 11 patients, aged 6-65 years (mean age, 37.6). The omentum was used for the treatment of brachial plexus injury pain (3 cases), Romberg's disease (1 case), defects of the extremities occurring with chronic obstructive arterial disease (2 cases), posttraumatic...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ciuce C,Seddiq F,Fodor M,Constantinescu D,Todoran M,Andercou A,Demco D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the results of repair of the radius defect with a vascularized tissue engineered bone graft composed by implanting mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and a vascular bundle into the xenogeneic deproteinized cancellous bone (XDCB) scaffold in a rabbit model. Sixty-four rabbits were used in the study. Amo...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhao M,Zhou J,Li X,Fang T,Dai W,Yin W,Dong J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The probability of spontaneous recovery of shoulder external rotation in neonatal brachial plexus injury (NBPI) is very low after the age of 18 months. We report the outcomes of double nerve transfers to restore active external rotation of the glenohumeral joint in children with NBPI after this age. PATIE...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Soldado F

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several microsurgical techniques have been described for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the talus (ONT). Recently reported in children, vascularized periosteal grafts showed promising revascularizing properties. We report a novel technique using a pedicled periosteal graft from the first metatarsal bone to treat st...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Soldado F,Barrera-Ochoa S,Fontecha CG,Haddad S,Barastegui D,Barber I,Rego P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of tension at the site of coaptation on recovery of sciatic nerve function after neurorrhaphy were studied by evaluating walking-track measurements, nerve conduction velocity measurements, histomorphometry, and electron probe X-ray microanalysis. Forty adult male Lewis rats underwent right sciatic nerve (S...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Maeda T,Hori S,Sasaki S,Maruo S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) to decrease the untoward effects of a secondary ischemic event was studied in the rat superficial epigastric flap model. The secondary venous ischemic flap was created by cross-clamping the vascular pedicles for 2 h. Twenty-four hours later, the flap was reelevated and...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Gampper TJ,Zhang F,Mofakhami NF,Morgan RF,Amiss R,Hoard MA,Angel MF

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an easily constructed devise, which allows the testing and comparison of microsurgical apparatus, providing a numerical result for statistical analysis. It also enables the trainee microsurgeon to practise basic microsurgical skills in a safe environment. Construction and uses are discussed. ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Southern SJ,Ramakrishnan V

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used the rat medial gastrocnemius free flap, based on a pedicle of the femoral artery and vein, in order to test the tolerance of skeletal muscle to cold ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury, and to determine whether tolerance can be enhanced by pre-ischemic perfusion with tissue/organ preservation solutions. Muscle fl...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Wagh M,Pantazi G,Romeo R,Hurley JV,Morrison WA,Knight KR

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:It is known that a vein graft provides a good microenvironment for axon regeneration in motor peripheral nerves, but the use of artery graft for regeneration of sensory nerves is controversial. We sectioned the saphenous nerve and repaired it by using heterologous inside-out and standard artery graft techniques in rat...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Rodrigues Ade C,Silva MD

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reconstruction of long and deep sternal defects has been challenging. The pectoralis major can be used in the conventional turnover method that requires the internal thoracic vessel. We developed a new turnover pectoralis major flap based on thoracoacromial vessels. The purpose of this report is to present r...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Goishi K,Harada H,Keyama T,Tsuda T,Hashimoto I

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the dorsum of adult Sprague-Dawley rats, 3 x 7 cm pedicle flaps were raised and a temporary arteriovenous shunt (AVS) from anastomosis of the tail artery and vein was placed beneath. Fourteen, 21 and 28 days later, the pedicle flaps were converted to island flaps leaving only the AVS attachment. The degree of subse...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Zhou ZY,Nichter LS,West BR,Navarrette PM

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of direct administration of nerve growth factor (NGF) into an epineural conduit across a short nerve gap (10 mm) in a rabbit sciatic nerve model. The animals were divided into two groups. In group 1, n = 6, a 10-mm defect was created in the sciatic nerve and bridged...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Barmpitsioti A,Konofaos P,Ignatiadis I,Papalois A,Zoubos AB,Soucacos PN

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reconstruction of complicated diabetic lower leg and foot defects involving multiple tissue components remains a challenge. The purpose of this report is to introduce thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) chimeric flaps for reconstructing diabetic lower leg and foot soft tissue defects. PATIENTS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Sung IH,Jang DW,Kim SW,Kim YH,Kim SW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To obtain free flap success, microvascular anastomosis must be perfectly constructed. External compression, twisting (torsion) of the anastomosis site, tension on the anastomosis site, and kinking of the pedicle must be avoided. Few experimental studies report the patency rates of rat vessels after twisting ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Selvaggi G,Anicic S,Formaggia L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to raise an abundant and accessible reservoir for Schwann cells (SCs), which are used as seed cells for constructing tissue-engineered nerve grafts, we investigated the feasibilty of in vivo differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs) into SC-like cells. In this study, MSCs were harvested from adult r...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Chen X,Wang XD,Chen G,Lin WW,Yao J,Gu XS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many techniques have been developed for the evaluation of peripheral nerve function. Consequently, physicians use different techniques in the clinic. This study describes the evaluation of touch after median nerve lesions in the forearm and repair. In order to evaluate touch, 25 patients, aged 11-51 years (mean, 29 ye...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Meek MF,Coert JH,Wong KH

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We employed a forearm flap that had been thinned through primary defatting for nasal covering in three cases to reduce the need for secondary revision. Partial flap loss did occur in one case due to subcutaneous vascular plexus injury, but acceptable results were obtained in the remaining two cases. Donor site concave...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kobayashi S,Akizuki T,Yoza S,Ohmori K

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation quantitatively compared lumenal dimensions of 1 mm end-to-side anastomoses with longitudinal or transverse arteriotomies into host arteries 1.5-2 mm in diameter. In 27 rats, 6-7 mm sections of iliac arteries (1 mm in diameter) were sutured as small bypasses onto abdominal aortae (1.5-2 mm in diamete...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Storrie A,McGeachie J,Samuels R,Hunneybun B,Bartlett N

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental animal model of a vascularized graft is presented as an alternative to recover faster function. The technique is described and the model compared to a conventional graft in the sciatic nerve of a rabbit. Results are evaluated with histological studies and quantified using a computer to measure the thic...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Restrepo Y,Merle M,Michon J,Folliguet B,Barrat E

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00