scholarly journals Functional Reinnervation of the Canine Bladder after Spinal Root Transection and Genitofemoral Nerve Transfer at One and Three Months after Denervation

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Ruggieri ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
Linda D'Andrea ◽  
Randall Betz ◽  
Mary F. Barbe
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Spinal Root ◽  
Genitofemoral Nerve

scholarly journals Functional Reinnervation of the Canine Bladder after Spinal Root Transection and Immediate Somatic Nerve Transfer

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Ruggieri ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
Linda D'Andrea ◽  
James McCarthy ◽  
Mary F. Barbe
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Spinal Root ◽  
Somatic Nerve

scholarly journals Neuromuscular Nicotinic Receptors Mediate Bladder Contractions Following Bladder Reinnervation with Somatic to Autonomic Nerve Transfer after Decentralization by Spinal Root Transection

2015 ◽  
Vol 193 (6) ◽  
pp. 2138-2145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Gomez-Amaya ◽  
Mary F. Barbe ◽  
Neil S. Lamarre ◽  
Justin M. Brown ◽  
Alan S. Braverman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotinic Receptors ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Spinal Root

Reinnervation of the rectum with transfer of the genital branch of the genitofemoral nerve to the pelvic nerve in rats

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuanjiang Dong ◽  
Ping Zhu ◽  
Zonglan Xie ◽  
Zheqi Fan ◽  
Ziqiang Dong
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pelvic Nerve ◽  
Morphological Examination ◽  
Spinal Nerves ◽  
Resection Group ◽  
Genitofemoral Nerve ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Transfer Group

OBJECTIVEThe purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of rectum reinnervation with transfer of a primarily genitofemoral nerve to the pelvic nerve in the rat.METHODSThirty-six male rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: rats in the nerve transfer group (n = 12) were subjected to rectal denervation and then bilateral genitofemoral nerve–pelvic nerve transfer; rats in the nerve resection group (n = 12) underwent rectum denervation without nerve transfer; and rats in the control group (n = 12) underwent sham surgery. Rectum denervation was achieved by transection of the L-6 spinal nerves, the spinal nerves below L-6, and the pelvic nerve. Four months postoperatively, retrograde nerve tracing, regenerative nerve morphological examination, and rectal manometry assessment were performed.RESULTSRegenerative nerve morphological examination showed good axonal regeneration after genitofemoral nerve transfer. Nerve stimulation induced increased rectal pressures in 10 of 12 rats in the nerve transfer group. The mean rectal pressure in this group was 54.9 ± 7.1 mm Hg, which is higher than the mean value in the nerve resection group (5.5 ± 2.0 mm Hg) but lower than that in the control group (70.6 ± 8.5 mm Hg) (p < 0.05). The appearance of FluoroGold-labeled neurons in the L-1 and L-2 spinal cord segments in the nerve transfer group confirmed the formation of new neural pathways.CONCLUSIONSThe results have demonstrated that genitofemoral nerve–pelvic nerve transfer can achieve nerve regeneration. In this animal model, the authors were able to reinnervate the rectum by nerve transfer.

Erectile Functional Restoration With Genital Branch of Genitofemoral Nerve to Cavernous Nerve Transfer After Bilateral Cavernous Nerve Resection in the Rat

Urology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 983.e1-983.e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Shen ◽  
Zili Pang ◽  
Renfeng Jia ◽  
Xinchao Wu ◽  
Chuanjiang Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Functional Restoration ◽  
Genitofemoral Nerve ◽  
Cavernous Nerve ◽  
Genital Branch

1369: Electrophysiologic Evaluation of the Genitofemoral Nerve in the Patients with Inguinal Hernia

2005 ◽  
Vol 173 (4S) ◽  
pp. 371-372
Author(s):  
Kaan Ozdedeli ◽  
Baris Altay ◽  
Fikret Bademkiran ◽  
Serkan Demiryoguran ◽  
Ibrahim Aydogdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Genitofemoral Nerve

Nerve graft versus nerve transfer for neonatal brachial plexus: shoulder outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Brandon W. Smith ◽  
Kate W. C. Chang ◽  
Sravanthi Koduri ◽  
Lynda J. S. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Shoulder Function ◽  
Nerve Transfers ◽  
Shoulder Flexion ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Transfer Strategies ◽  
Shoulder External Rotation

OBJECTIVEThe decision-making in neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) treatment continues to have many areas in need of clarification. Graft repair was the gold standard until the introduction of nerve transfer strategies. Currently, there is conflicting evidence regarding outcomes in patients with nerve grafts versus nerve transfers in relation to shoulder function. The objective of this study was to further define the outcomes for reconstruction strategies in NBPP with a specific focus on the shoulder.METHODSA cohort of patients with NBPP and surgical repairs from a single center were reviewed. Demographic and standard clinical data, including imaging and electrodiagnostics, were gathered from a clinical database. Clinical data from physical therapy evaluations, including active and passive range of motion, were examined. Statistical analysis was performed on the available data.RESULTSForty-five patients met the inclusion criteria for this study, 19 with graft repair and 26 with nerve transfers. There were no significant differences in demographics between the two groups. Understandably, there were no patients in the nerve grafting group with preganglionic lesions, resulting in a difference in lesion type between the cohorts. There were no differences in preoperative shoulder function between the cohorts. Both groups reached statistically significant improvements in shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction. The nerve transfer group experienced a significant improvement in shoulder external rotation, from −78° to −28° (p = 0.0001), whereas a significant difference was not reached in the graft group. When compared between groups, there appeared to be a trend favoring nerve transfer in shoulder external rotation, with the graft patients improving by 17° and the transfer patients improving by 49° (p = 0.07).CONCLUSIONSIn NBPP, patients with shoulder weakness experience statistically significant improvements in shoulder flexion and abduction after graft repair or nerve transfer, and patients with nerve transfers additionally experience significant improvement in external rotation. With regard to shoulder external rotation, there appear to be some data supporting the use of nerve transfers.

Radial Nerve Palsy: Nerve Transfer Versus Tendon Transfer to Restore Function

Hand ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 155894472098812
Author(s):  
J. Megan M. Patterson ◽  
Stephanie A. Russo ◽  
Madi El-Haj ◽  
Christine B. Novak ◽  
Susan E. Mackinnon
Keyword(s):  
Radial Nerve ◽  
Tendon Transfer ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Nerve Transfer ◽  
Pinch Strength ◽  
Radial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Nerve Injuries ◽  
Tendon Transfers ◽  
Nerve Transfers ◽  
Transfer Group

Background: Radial nerve injuries cause profound disability, and a variety of reconstruction options exist. This study aimed to compare outcomes of tendon transfers versus nerve transfers for the management of isolated radial nerve injuries. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 30 patients with isolated radial nerve injuries treated with tendon transfers and 16 patients managed with nerve transfers was performed. Fifteen of the 16 patients treated with nerve transfer had concomitant pronator teres to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer for wrist extension. Preoperative and postoperative strength data, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores, and quality-of-life (QOL) scores were compared before and after surgery and compared between groups. Results: For the nerve transfer group, patients were significantly younger, time from injury to surgery was significantly shorter, and follow-up time was significantly longer. Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in grip and pinch strength after surgery. Postoperative grip strength was significantly higher in the nerve transfer group. Postoperative pinch strength did not differ between groups. Similarly, both groups showed an improvement in DASH and QOL scores after surgery with no significant differences between the 2 groups. Conclusions: The nerve transfer group demonstrated greater grip strength, but both groups had improved pain, function, and satisfaction postoperatively. Patients who present early and can tolerate longer time to functional recovery would be optimal candidates for nerve transfers. Both tendon transfers and nerve transfers are good options for patients with radial nerve palsy.

Masseteric to buccal branch nerve transfer

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 280-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinehan B. Bayrak ◽  
J. David Kriet ◽  
Clinton D. Humphrey
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Transfer

FREE VASCULARIZED NERVE TRANSFER IN THE UPPER EXTREMITY

Hand Clinics ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 673-695
Author(s):  
G. Ian Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Nerve Transfer
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