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Title:

Use of Erythropoietin as adjuvant therapy in nerve reconstruction.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Lohmeyer, JA; Essmann, E; Richerson, SJ; Hagel, C; Egana, JT; Condurache, A; Ganske, P; Schulz, K; Mailänder, P; Machens, HG
Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Adjuvant therapies may improve the outcome after nerve reconstruction. We analyzed the influence of recombinant human Erythropoietin (rHuEpo), which has proven angiogenic and neuroprotective effects, on the quality of peripheral nerve regeneration. METHODS: Thirty two female Lewis rats underwent nerve reconstruction by means of tubulization (groups I and II) or autologous sciatic nerve grafting (groups III and IV). Groups I and III received daily subcutaneous rHuEpo injectio...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Langenbecks Arch Surg
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
393
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
317-23
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00423-008-0289-3
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18299885
Print-ISSN:
1435-2443
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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