Degenerative and regenerative processes in the peripheral nerve after disconnection and reanastomosis using the neodym yag laser

The development of neuroma after peripheral nerve surgery is still an unsolved problem. Such lesions are not yet controllable by conventional methods. Reports of results achieved using various types of laser surgery appear contradictory. In this experimental study on rats, the Neodym Yag laser was f...

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Published in:Neurosurgical review 1989-01, Vol.12 (2), p.151-156
Main Authors: MEWE, R, KÖNIG, H.-J, KÜNSTLER, R, WALTER, W, THEMANN, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Laser Therapy - methods
Medical sciences
Nerve Regeneration
Nervous system involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous
Neurology
Neuroma - prevention & control
Peripheral Nerves - physiology
Peripheral Nerves - surgery
Peripheral Nerves - ultrastructure
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
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Summary:The development of neuroma after peripheral nerve surgery is still an unsolved problem. Such lesions are not yet controllable by conventional methods. Reports of results achieved using various types of laser surgery appear contradictory. In this experimental study on rats, the Neodym Yag laser was found to be superior the conventional methods. After severance and reanastomosis of the sciatic nerve using this type of laser, no development of neuroma was observed in any of the animals during the first three months of observation.
ISSN:0344-5607
1437-2320
DOI:10.1007/BF01741490