The Role of Vascularized Nerve Grafting in Upper Extremity Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Vascularized nerve grafts (VNGs) have been proposed as encouraging alternatives to conventional nerve grafting; however, there is ongoing debate regarding the clinical advantages of the approach compared with standard grafting. This review aims to gather and analyze reported cases of upper extremity nerve repair using VNGs documented in the published literature.

Methods

In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane were searched. Inclusion criteria for this review included the following: (1) human subjects or cadaveric studies, (2) describing a vascularized nerve grafting procedure or suggesting a nerve and vascular supply for a potential vascularized nerve graft, and (3) upper e

SUBMITTER: Hosseini H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456642 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature