TY - JOUR
T1 - A Novel Method of Spinal Accessory Nerve Banking Using Silicone Catheter for Functioning Free Muscle Transfer
AU - Pai, Mithun G.
AU - Bhat, Anil K.
AU - Acharya, Ashwath M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2023/12/26
Y1 - 2023/12/26
N2 - In secondary brachial plexus reconstruction, exploring an area that has already been operated on is challenging and time-consuming for a surgeon, especially in centers with a single-team approach. Due to their inertness and lack of adverse effects, silicone Foley catheters were used successfully during the reconstruction of flexor tendons. Based on the concept, we have achieved an acceptable functional outcome by banking the spinal accessory nerve in a silicon catheter for gracilis reanimation, which permits smooth dissection, maintains the length, and shortens the operating time for subsequent reconstruction.
AB - In secondary brachial plexus reconstruction, exploring an area that has already been operated on is challenging and time-consuming for a surgeon, especially in centers with a single-team approach. Due to their inertness and lack of adverse effects, silicone Foley catheters were used successfully during the reconstruction of flexor tendons. Based on the concept, we have achieved an acceptable functional outcome by banking the spinal accessory nerve in a silicon catheter for gracilis reanimation, which permits smooth dissection, maintains the length, and shortens the operating time for subsequent reconstruction.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85178142808
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U2 - 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000441
DO - 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000441
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85178142808
SN - 1089-3393
VL - 27
SP - 210
EP - 213
JO - Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
JF - Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
IS - 4
ER -