The use of microsurgical technique in neuroohaphy of domestic animals. Experimental study of fascicular ulnar nerve repair in dogs

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to obtain know-how in microsurgery in the suture of nerves in domestic animals. Eighteen, mongrel dogs were used. The ulnar nerve was experimentally sectioned at the elbow level. The technique of suture was the primary fascicular neurorrhaphy. A monofilament 9-0 nylon and an operating microscope in intermediate magnification were used. The follow-up was from 30 to 480 days. The functional recovery and the.histology of the nerves were studied. We may state that this technique is good for the recovery of the sensory and motor activity of the experimentally transected and immediately after sutured ulnar nerve. The training in basic microsurgicaI techniques, will certainly provide good results avoiding unnecessaries amputations.