Search PubMed⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

J Haftek

Publications and source records attributed to J Haftek.

46 records · Page 3Linked to original sources
PubMedDate not supplied

[Nerve transplants in the reconstruction of damaged nerve trunks].

The authors present the first in the Polish literature group of 320 cases of autogenic nerve cable grafts. The overall results of this treatment are: very good and good in 43.3%, satisfactory in 29.1%, poor in 18.2%, bad in 9.4%. Nearly all bad results were obtained in grafting nerves in the lower extremity. A comparison of the results obtained with the classic nerve suture and short cable grafts shows a decidedly evident superiority of grafts over the classic suture. The advantages of grafts are discussed, particularly with respect to nerve blood supply. The importance of early surgical treatment and prolonged heat treatment is stressed.

Arm↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Microsurgical method of transplantation of peripheral nerves].

The authors present the microsurgical technique of grafting thin cutaneous nerves at the site of peripheral nerve defect. The application of grafts in place of end-to-end suture makes possible elimination of nerve stretching at the time of suturing and at the time of rehabilitation. The use of cutaneous nerves makes possible good revascularization of grafts and their correct regeneration. The use of the microsurgical technique makes possible a good evaluation of the fascicular structure of nerve trunks, their adequate resection, and good adaptation of nerve stumps and grafts connecting the corresponding nerve fascicles. The use of the technique of nerve gluing with autologous plasma enables a stable connection of grafts and stumps to be obtained, with simultaneous elimination of foreign material (threads) from the area of connection.

Humans↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Surgical transposition of the ulnar nerve in progressive paralysis].

The authors present a method of surgical treatment of progressive paresis of the ulnar nerve by means of transposition of this nerve to the anterior aspect of the cubital fossa. This method was used in 35 cases. The most frequent cause of the paresis was old fracture or contusion of the region of the cubital joint. In all cases the therapeutic result was good.

Adult↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Tactics in radical operations on the spine and spinal cord].

The authors discuss the tactics in the surgical approach in radical operations on the spinal cord, cauda and spine. The discussion is based on 1972 operations on the spine and spinal cord. The group of radical operations comprises 192 cases. The operative mortality in this material was 1%. The authors believe that the surgical tactics in these diseases should be considerate but also as radical as possible.

Cauda Equina↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Neurogenic intermittent claudication].

In the period 1971-1981 operations were carried out in 1114 cases of discopathy or lumbar spondylosis. Three patients in this group had pains of the type of intermittent claudication as the main symptoms. In all these cases narrowing of the vertebral canal was found in the lumbar part caused in two cases by degenerative changes and herniation of the intervertebral discs, and in a third case it was due to an extensive connective tissue scar at the site of previously done laminectomy. The nerve roots of the cauda were relieved from pressure surgically and in all cases pains disappeared. The authors discuss factors contributing to the development of neurogenic intermittent claudication.

Adult↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Surgical treatment of Horton's headache or neuralgia of the greater superficial petrosal nerve].

The authors report two cases of Horton's neuralgia treated surgically. In one patient the result is very good, in the other one it is poor. The pathophysiological mechanisms and anatomical-functional basis of this type of headache are discussed stressing the contribution to the knowledge of these mechanisms made by Professor Jerzy Choróbski. It seems that more patients should be referred for this treatment that it is done presently. The operation with sectioning of this nerve is not particularly troublesome and it may be a good supplementation of pharmacological treatment.

Facial Nerve↗
PubMedDate not supplied

[Peripheral nerve tumors: management tactics].

29 cases of the peripheral nerve tumours treated in the Department of Neurosurgery Military Medical Academy in Lódź between 1971 and 1993 are presented. The clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, methods of operation and results are discussed. The differences are stressed, related to histological types of tumours. The reason of this management was given.

Humans↗