Bioengineered nerve conduits and wraps for peripheral nerve repair of the upper limb

Thomson, S. E. , Ng, N. N.B., Riehle, M. O. , Kingham, P. J., Dahlin, L. B., Wiberg, M. and Hart, A. M. (2017) Bioengineered nerve conduits and wraps for peripheral nerve repair of the upper limb. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(3), CD012574. (doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012574)

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Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess and compare the effects and complication rates of licensed bioengineered nerve conduits or wraps for surgical repair of traumatic peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limb. To compare effects and complications against the current gold surgical standard (nerve autograft).

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Editorial Group: Cochrane Neuromuscular Group.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kingham, Dr Paul and Riehle, Dr Mathis and Hart, Professor Andrew and Thomson, Miss Suzanne and Ng, Dr Nigel
Authors: Thomson, S. E., Ng, N. N.B., Riehle, M. O., Kingham, P. J., Dahlin, L. B., Wiberg, M., and Hart, A. M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Journal Name:Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:1469-493X
ISSN (Online):1469-493X
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Cochrane Collaboration
First Published:First published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017(3): CD012574
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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