Two applications of end‐to‐side nerve neurorrhaphy in severe upper‐extremity nerve injuries

Yüksel, Fuat; Peker, Fatih; Çeli̇köz, Bahatti̇n

doi:10.1002/micr.20058

Cited by 35 publications

(31 citation statements)

References 18 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…This conformed previous findings by Luo et al [30]. Improvement in protective sensibility was also demonstrated by some authors performing median to ulnar end-to-side coaptation in several cases reported in the literature with long nerve defects [31–34]. In such cases only partial motor recovery was occasionally seen.…”

Section: Clinical Applicationssupporting

confidence: 91%

Clinical Applications of End-to-Side Neurorrhaphy: An Update

Tos

Colzani

Ciclamini

et al. 2014

BioMed Research International

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

End-to-side neurorrhaphy constitutes an interesting option to regain nerve function after damage in selected cases, in which conventional techniques are not feasible. In the last twenty years, many experimental and clinical studies have been conducted in order to understand the biological mechanisms and to test the effectiveness of this technique, with contrasting results. In this updated review, we consider the state of the art about end-to-side coaptation, focusing on all the current clinical applications, such as sensory and mixed nerve repair, treatment of facial palsy, and brachial plexus injuries and painful neuromas management.

show abstract

Section: Clinical Applicationssupporting

confidence: 91%

Clinical Applications of End-to-Side Neurorrhaphy: An Update

Tos

Colzani

Ciclamini

et al. 2014

BioMed Research International

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Impairment of the donor nerve was observed in one case. Yüksel et al (2004) presented two cases with severe upper extremity nerve injuries. One patient underwent a side-to-side neurorrhaphy between the ulnar and median nerves, and the other end-to-side neurorrhaphy of the median and radial nerves to the ulnar nerve.…”

Section: Clinical Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 98%

End-to-Side Nerve Repair in Peripheral Nerve Injury

Beris

Lykissas

Korompilias

et al. 2007

Journal of Neurotrauma

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In peripheral nerve injury, end-to-side neurorrhaphy has been reported as an alternative in cases that the proximal nerve stump is not accessible. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain peripheral nerve regeneration after end-to-side neurorrhaphy. Recent evidence suggests that nerve regeneration occurs by collateral sprouting. Although a great number of humoral factors have been identified, molecular mechanism of nerve regeneration after end-to-side neurorrhaphy has not been completely clarified yet. The goal of this technique is to provide satisfactory functional recovery for the recipient nerve, without any deterioration of the donor nerve function. End-to-side technique has been investigated in detail in both experimental and clinical studies. Only a limited number of reported cases in clinical practice, until today, can reveal that end-to-side technique may become a viable means of repairing peripheral nerves in certain clinical situations.

show abstract

“…Kayikçioglu et al 10 had no satisfying result at 21 months of followup. Yüksel et al 11 described diminished protective sensation recovery. Kostakoglu et al 8 sutured the median to the ulnar nerve with an end-to-side coaptation in the forearm.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%