Comparison of acellular nerve allograft modification with Schwann cells or VEGF

Conclusions
These results show that SCs improve axonal regeneration in a 20 mm ANA to a greater extent than VEGF. VEGF treatment showed a trend toward increased axonal regeneration but was not significantly different compared to the untreated ANA. The role of VEGF may be clearer in longer grafts where ischemia is a greater factor.

Source: Hand - December 12, 2014 Category: Surgery Source Type: research