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  • Peripheral Nerve Regenerati...
    Cicero, Luca; Puleio, Roberto; Cassata, Giovanni; Cirincione, Roberta; Camarda, Lawrence; Caracappa, Dario; D’Itri, Lorenzo; Licciardi, Mariano; Vigni, Giulio Edoardo

    Polymers, 08/2023, Volume: 15, Issue: 16
    Journal Article

    The utilization of a planar poly(1,4-butylene succinate) (PBS) scaffold has been demonstrated as an effective approach for preserving nerve continuity and facilitating nerve regeneration. In this study, we assessed the characteristics of a microfibrous tubular scaffold specifically designed and fabricated through electrospinning, utilizing PBS as a biocompatible and biodegradable material. These scaffolds were evaluated as nerve guide conduits in a rat model of sciatic nerve neurotmesis, demonstrating both their biodegradability and efficacy in enhancing the reconstruction process over a long-term period (1-year follow-up). Histological assay and electrophysiological evaluation were performed to compare the long-term outcomes following sutureless repair with the microfibrillar wrap to outcomes obtained using traditional suture repair.