[Conclusions apropos the successes of the autotransplantation of human nerves].

Good results of autotransplantation of nerves in 5 patients under unfavourable conditions are reported. The author puts the question as to how is it that in a much lesser number of newly-formed fibres in the peripheral segment after autotransplantation with loss of fibres at two levels, the clinical results may sometimes be excellent in relation to restoration of movements and trophicity. A conclusion is drawn on the need for further morphological examinations of the intratruncal structure and regeneration of nerves as well as biochemical studies revealing the mechanism of the action of the factor of nerve growth. The application of an epineural suture under control of a magnifying lens with the use of the suitable microsurgical instruments and suture material is still the method of choice in most cases with nerve injuries.