title: [Restoration of severed peripheral nerves].
abstract: The state of the art in restoration of severed peripheral nerves is outlined. Discussion of the prerequisites for an optimal nerve-repair such as intraneural anatomy of peripheral nerves (topography of nerves in cross-section), techniques for preparation of nerve stumps, lesions in continuity, precise rotational orientation, nerve-suture, interfascicular dissection and nerve-grafting, including harvesting of autologous nerve grafts and finally the postoperative management after restoration of peripheral nerves are discussed.
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D009417:Nerve Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Wiederherstellung durchtrennter peripherer Nerven.