Complications from silicon-polymer intubulation of nerves.
Three cases are reported to illustrate the potential danger of silicon-polymer intubulation of nerve for either nerve repair or following neurolysis. Since silicon-polymer intubulation of nerve is now a proven model for producing chronic nerve compression, its use clinically may be contraindicated where neural regeneration is the desired goal.
Merle
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Department of Hand Surgery, Centre Hospitalo--Universitaire de Nancy, Hôpital Jeanne d'Arc, Toul, France.
Dellon
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Campbell
J N
JN
Chang
P S
PS
D000328:Adult; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers