Nerve glue for upper extremity reconstruction.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 23101603.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.08.006.
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Abstract
Nerve glue is an attractive alternative to sutures to improve the results of nerve repair. Improved axon alignment, reduced scar and inflammation, greater and faster reinnervation, and better functional results have been reported with the use of nerve glue. The different types of nerve glue and the evidence to support or oppose their use are reviewed. Although the ideal nerve glue has yet to be developed, fibrin sealants can be used as nerve glue in select clinical situations. Technology to allow suture-free nerve repair is one development that can potentially improve functional nerve recovery and the outcomes of upper extremity reconstruction.
Medical subject headings
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
- Peripheral Nerves
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Tissue Adhesives
- Upper Extremity