Indications and Outcomes of Nerve Reconstructions After Resection of Extremity Tumors: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Peripheral nerve injuries resulting from tumor resection are unusual, but occasionally unavoidable. It can result in serious morbidity in motor deficits, sensory deficits, and even chronic pain. Nerve reconstruction after tumor resection is possible and seems to have positive recovery outcomes. However, nerve reconstructions are rarely performed and clear outcomes of nerve reconstructions after tumor resection are missing. This review aims to create an overview of the indications and outcomes in these patients. Methods: A systematic review was performed in May 2024 in PubMed and Embase databases according to the PRISMA guidelines. Search terms related to "tumor" and "nerve reconstruction" were used. Studies evaluating nerve reconstructions (nerve graft, transfer or

SUBMITTER: Schuitema B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907512 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature