Evaluation of Anastomosis Efficiency in Arteriovenous Shunts Created by Using Hand-Sewn Microsurgery and Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler Device.

Objective: Microsurgery has made great contributions to the advancement of surgery. In parallel with the developments in microsurgery, various techniques have been developed to perfect the technique. Microvascular anastomotic coupler device (MACD) is one of these techniques.

Use of acellular dermal matrix in peripheral nerve reconstruction: an experimental study on rat sciatic nerve defect.

Background: In patients with nerve tissue defects, the use of autologous nerve grafts is the standard method of treatment. Alternatives to autologous, nerve grafts have attracted the attention of reconstructive surgeons. In this study, the results of nerve repairs using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in an experimental rat sciatic nerve defect model are presented.

The Effects of Mucoperichondrial Flap Elevation on Septal L-Strut Cartilage: A Biomechanical and Histologic Analysis in a Rabbit Model.

Background: The harvesting of septal cartilage following mucoperichondrial flap elevation has almost become a standard step in rhinoplasty. However, the strength of the remaining septum has not yet been evaluated. In the current experimental study of a rabbit rhinoplasty model, the remaining septum following a graft harvest was analyzed both biomechanically and pathologically.

Is there a profit to use the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve as a graft source in digital nerve reconstruction?

Background: The digital nerves are commonly injured in emergency hand surgery practice. Lateral antebrachial nerve is of the autologous graft options available in forearm for digital nerve reconstruction. In this report, we aimed the evaluation of this nerve as an autologous nerve source for digital nerve repair.