Peroneal nerve reconstruction by using glycerol-preserved veins: histological and functional assessment in rats
Acta cir. bras.
; 28(2): 94-101, 2013. ilus, graf, tab
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the degree of neural regeneration in rats upon interposition of autologous nerve graft, autogenous vein, glycerol-preserved autogenous vein, and glycerol-preserved allogeneic vein using qualitative and quantitative histological analyses as well as functional assessments.METHODS:
Peroneal nerves were reconstructed differently in four groups of animals. Functional assessments were performed pre- and postoperatively for a period of six weeks. After six weeks, the animals were sacrificed and histological evaluations were performed.RESULTS:
Histological patterns of autogenous veins without preservation showed pronounced neoangiogenesis and extensive axonal rarefaction, as confirmed by axonal counting and functional assessments. Glycerol-preserved veins had results similar to the control.CONCLUSIONS:
Glycerol-preserved autogenous or allogeneic veins showed similar results to autograft results. The autogenous vein (without preservation in glycerol) presented histological and functional outcomes statistically lower than other groups.(AU)Palavras-chave
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Vasoespasmo Intracraniano
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Hemorragia
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Acta cir. bras.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article