The effects of irreversible electroporation (IRE) on nerves.

BACKGROUND: If a critical nerve is circumferentially involved with tumor, radical surgery intended to cure the cancer must sacrifice the nerve. Loss of critical nerves may lead to serious consequences. In spite of the impressive technical advancements in nerve reconstruction, complete recovery and n...

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Main Authors: Wei Li, Qingyu Fan, Zhenwei Ji, Xiuchun Qiu, Zhao Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3077412?pdf=render