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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2024

Tensile strength of adhesives in peripheral nerve anastomoses: an in vitro biomechanical evaluation of four different neurorrhaphies.

Marius Heitzer, Konrad Kilic, Ricarda Merfort, Philipp Winnand, Caroline Emonts, Anna Bock, Mark Ooms, Timm Steiner, Frank Hölzle, Ali Modabber

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Marius HeitzerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany. mheitzer@ukaachen.de.
Konrad KilicDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Ricarda MerfortDepartment of Orthopedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany.
Philipp WinnandDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Caroline EmontsInstitute of Textile Technology, RWTH Aachen University, Otto-Blumenthal-Straße 1, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Anna BockDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Mark OomsDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Timm SteinerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Frank HölzleDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
Ali ModabberDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 13, 52074, Aachen, Germany.

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backgroundThe fundamental prerequisite for prognostically favorable postoperative results of peripheral nerve repair is stable neurorrhaphy without interruption and gap formation.

methodsThis study evaluates 60 neurorrhaphies on femoral chicken nerves in terms of the procedure and the biomechanical properties. Sutured neurorrhaphies (n = 15) served as control and three sutureless adhesive-based nerve repair techniques: Fibrin glue (n = 15), Histoacryl glue (n = 15), and the novel polyurethane adhesive VIVO (n = 15). Tensile and elongation tests of neurorrhaphies were performed on a tensile testing machine at a displacement rate of 20 mm/min until failure. The maximum tensile force and elongation were recorded.

resultsAll adhesive-based neurorrhaphies were significant faster in preparation compared to sutured anastomoses (p < 0.001). Neurorrhaphies by sutured (102.8 [cN]; p < 0.001), Histoacryl (91.5 [cN]; p < 0.001) and VIVO (45.47 [cN]; p < 0.05) withstood significant higher longitudinal tensile forces compared to fibrin glue (10.55 [cN]). VIVO, with △L/L

conclusionWithin the limitations of an in vitro study the adhesive-based neurorrhaphy technique with VIVO and Histoacryl have the biomechanical potential to offer alternatives to sutured neuroanastomosis because of their stability, and faster handling. Further in vivo studies are required to evaluate functional outcomes and confirm safety.

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Anastomosis, SurgicalChickensTensile StrengthAdhesivesAnimalsBiomechanical PhenomenaFibrin Tissue AdhesiveNeurosurgical ProceduresPeripheral NervesTissue AdhesivesAdhesivesFibrin Tissue AdhesiveTissue AdhesivesAnastomosisMicrosurgeryPolyurethanesTensile strengthTissue adhesives

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PMCPMC11067280

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