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Abstract
Background: An artificial nerve conduit can interpose the peripheral nerve defect without donor site morbidity. However, treatment outcomes are often unsatisfactory. Human amniotic membrane (HAM) wrapping has been reported to promote peripheral nerve regeneration. We evaluated the effects of a combined application of fresh HAM wrapping and a polyglycolic acid tube filled with collagen (PGA-c) in a rat sciatic nerve 8-mm defect model.
Methods: The rats were divided into three groups: (1) the PGA-c group (n = 5), in which the gap was interposed with the PGA-c; (2) the PGA-c/HAM group (n = 5), in which the gap was interposed with the PGA-c bridge, then HAM (14 × 7 mm) was wrapped around it; and (3) the Sham group (n = 5). Walking-Track recovery, electromyographic recovery, and histological recovery of the regenerated nerve were evaluated at 12 weeks postoperatively.
Results: Compared to the PGA-c group, the PGA-c/HAM group showed significantly better recovery in terminal latency (3.4 ± 0.31 ms vs. 6.6 ± 0.72 ms, p < 0.001), compound muscle action potential (0.19 ± 0.025 mV vs. 0.072 ± 0.027 mV, p < 0.01), myelinated axon perimeter (15 ± 1.3 μm vs. 8.7 ± 0.63 μm, p < 0.01), and g-ratio (0.69 ± 0.0089 vs. 0.78 ± 0.014, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: This combined application highly promotes peripheral nerve regeneration and may be more useful than PGA-c alone.
期刊介绍:
The purpose of the Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery is to serve as an international forum for plastic surgery, hand surgery and related research. Interest is focused on original articles on basic research and clinical evaluation.
The scope of the journal comprises:
• Articles concerning operative methods and follow-up studies
• Research articles on subjects related to plastic and hand surgery
• Articles on cranio-maxillofacial surgery, including cleft lip and palate surgery.
Extended issues are published occasionally, dealing with special topics such as microvascular surgery, craniofacial surgery, or burns. Supplements, usually doctoral theses, may also be published.
The journal is published for the Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica society and sponsored by the Key Foundation, Sweden.
The journal was previously published as Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery.