Free vascularized nerve grafts: An experimental study in the rabbit
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Microsurgery
- Vol. 6 (2) , 78-84
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.1920060205
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 thickness of the myelin sheath as a correspondence factor of regeneration. Results showed a more favorable regeneration when a vascularized graft was used.Keywords
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