Journal of reconstructive microsurgery
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The objective of this study was to provide anatomical data on modified contralateral C7 (cC7) nerve root transfers by dissecting and measuring the separable lengths of the C7 root, trunk, and divisions. ⋯ The C7 division lengths can be prolonged by dissecting the epineuria at the division-cord junction of the C7 nerve root.
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J Reconstr Microsurg · Feb 2016
Microvascular Anastomoses Using End-to-End versus End-to-Side Technique in Lower Extremity Free Tissue Transfer.
The decision to perform an end-to-end (ETE) or end-to-side (ETS) arterial anastomosis in lower extremity free tissue transfer has not been thoroughly evaluated in a large multisurgeon setting. The authors compared the reconstructive outcomes of lower extremity free flaps with ETE and ETS arterial anastomoses. ⋯ No advantage was noted for ETE or ETS arterial anastomoses based on reconstructive outcomes. The choice of anastomotic technique in lower extremity free tissue transfer should be based on patient factors and the clinical circumstances encountered.