Otro
Nerve grafts prevent paraplegic pressure ulcers
Registro en:
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. New York: Thieme Medical Publ Inc, v. 24, n. 4, p. 251-253, 2008.
0743-684X
10.1055/s-2008-1078692
WOS:000257437700005
Autor
Viterbo, Fausto
Ripari, Wagner Targa
Resumen
We present an optimistic neural solution to the depressing challenge of decubitus pressure ulcers in the paraplegic patient. This is a limited study of two paraplegic men followed for several years. Sural nerve grafts, performed end-to-side, successfully bridged the sciatic nerve to intercostal nerves with surprising benefits for both men.