Limitations of conduits in peripheral nerve repairs.
Ontology highlight
ABSTRACT: Nerve conduits have emerged as alternatives to autologous nerve grafts, but their use in large-diameter nerve deficits remains untested. We report four patients who underwent repair of large-diameter nerves using absorbable nerve conduits and discuss the failed clinical outcomes. The reported cases demonstrate the importance of evaluating the length, diameter, and function of nerves undergoing conduit repair. In large-diameter nerves, the use of conduits should be carefully considered.
SUBMITTER: Moore AM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2686795 | biostudies-other | 2009 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
ACCESS DATA