Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Mar 1993
Case Reports Comparative StudyA technique for nerve reconstruction following resection of soft-tissue sarcoma.
Primary nerve grafting should be considered whenever tumor extirpation necessitates resection of an adjacent critical nerve. A technique of nerve grafting is presented which distinguishes motor from sensory fascicles, using intraoperative electrical stimulation. ⋯ Motor and silent sensory fascicles are tagged prior to tumor resection. This facilitates subsequent specific motor/sensory reconstruction of the defect, using intrafascicular grafting techniques.