Can a Small Intestine Segment Be an Alternative Biological Conduit for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration?

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ARDA M. S., Kocman E. A., Ozkara E., Soztutar E., Ozatik O., KÖSE A. A., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.34, no.3, pp.246-254, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1601
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.246-254
  • Keywords: Peripheral nerve injury, small intestine, conduits, COMBINED SKELETAL-MUSCLE, MARROW STROMAL CELLS, SUBMUCOSA SIS, VEIN CONDUITS, REPAIR, TISSUE, GRAFT, RATS, RECONSTRUCTION, TUBULIZATION
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Autologous nerve grafts are used to bridge peripheral nerve defects. Limited sources and donor site morbidity are the major problems with peripheral nerve grafts. Although various types of autologous grafts such as arteries, veins and muscles have been recommended, an ideal conduit has not yet been described.