Nerve regeneration conduit

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1986-10-06

1991-05-28

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

623 1, 623 13, A61F 206, A61B 1704

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050190873

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a hollow conduit comprised of a matrix of Type I collagen and laminin-containing material which conduit is used to promote nerve regeneration across a gap of a severed nerve. Methods of making the nerve regeneration conduit are also disclosed.

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Rosen et al., "Suture and Sutureless Methods of Repairing Experimental Nerve Injuries", Chap. 25 of Nerve Repair & Regeneration, Jewett et al. eds., 1979.
Abstract of Madison et al., "Increased Rate of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Using Bioabsorbable Nerve Guides and a Laminin Containing Gel", J. of Experimental Neurology, Jun., 1985, vol. 88(3), pp. 767-772.
Madison et al., "Nontoxic Nerve Guide Tubes Support Neovascular Growth in Transected Rat Optic Nerve", Experimental Neurology 86, pp. 448-461, (1984).
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