Studying nerve transfers: Searching for a consensus in nerve axons count

Costa, Alfio Luca; Papadopulos, Nikolaos Α.; Porzionato, Andrea; Natsis, Konstantinos; Bassetto, Franco; Tiengo, Cesare; Giunta, Riccardo E.; Soldado, Francisco; Bertelli, Jayme Augusto; Rodríguez‐Baeza, Alfonso; Battiston, Bruno; Titolo, Paolo; Tos, Pierluigi; Radtke, Christine; Aszmann, Oscar; Moschella, Francesco; Adriana, Cordova; Toia, Francesca; Perrotta, Rosario Emanuele; Ronchi, Guilia; Geuna, Stefano; Colonna, M.

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.03.064

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“…Anatomical dissections could determine the distance between the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves, observing more myelinated axons in the studied nerves more proximal to the orbital edge. 22 Comparison between the results obtained in these studies is not a simple task once different protocols are used, as pointed out by Costa et al 5 and presented in ►Supplementary Material (available in the online version only), and the different branches of the nerves are used. Examples of these differences in similar samples can be seen for biceps and brachialis branches of the musculocutaneous nerve.…”

Section: Discussion Anatomical Studies In Cadaversmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Comparison between the results obtained in these studies is not a simple task once different protocols are used, as pointed out by Costa et al 5 and presented in Supplementary Material (available in the online version only), and the different branches of the nerves are used. Examples of these differences in similar samples can be seen for biceps and brachialis branches of the musculocutaneous nerve.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Preferred methods were discussed, and different alternatives and methods that could be used indifferently by the groups involved were sought according to their experience and availability of resources. 5 The evaluation of the potential for relative correspondence between donor and recipient nerves may point to maximum reinnervation with minimal chances of morbidity at the donor site.…”

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Histological Compatibility in Distal Neurotizations: A Systematic Review

Cavalheiro,

Nakamoto,

Wei

et al. 2023

Indian J Plast Surg

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Considering the importance of defining the minimum number of axons between recipient and donor branches, that is, the definition of histological compatibility in distal neurotizations for the success of the procedure and the surgeon's freedom to choose individualized strategies for each patient, this systematic review was conducted to find out the most recent studies on the subject. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the importance of the number of axons and the relationship between axon counts in the donor and recipient nerves in the success of nerve transfer. A literature review was performed on five international databases: Web of Science, Scopus, Wiley (Cochrane Database), Embase, and PubMed. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed (2020 version), a guide designed to guide the elaboration of systematic literature reviews. One hundred and fifty-seven studies were found, and 23 were selected based on the eligibility criteria. The articles presented were conclusive in determining the importance of the number of axons in the success of nerve transfer. Still, the relationship between the number of axons in the donor and recipient nerves seems more relevant in the success of transfers and is not always explored by the authors. The review of the articles has provided compelling evidence that the number of axons is a critical determinant of the success of nerve transfer procedures. However, the relationship between the number of axons in the donor nerve and that in the recipient nerve appears to be even more crucial for successful transfers, a factor that is not always adequately explored by authors in the existing literature. Level of evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study

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Section: Discussion Anatomical Studies In Cadaversmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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