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The current study was designed to further contribute to finding the best surgical technique for an EtS neurorrhaphy, comparing the functional outcome in a rat model.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Using a rat sciatic nerve model, qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed to evaluate peripheral nerve regeneration after EtS. A total of 22 female Lewis rats (Charles River Wiga, 190\u2009g, 8 weeks old) were used for this study. In one test group (E1\/n\u2009=\u20096), an EtS was conducted without, and in the other (E2\/n\u2009=\u20098) with performing a partial neurotomy (PN) through the epineurial partial flap (EPF).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>In the test groups (E1\/E2), animals with EtS neurorrhaphy without PN reached the best mean functional score of 1.8 points according to our grading scale. Animals with EtS and PN scored with a mean of 2.2 points. These rats with EtS neurorrhaphy and PN had the poorest outcome. The control group C1 with EtE neurorraphies showed the best functional outcome with an average score of 1.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The EtE represents the best surgical option for reconstruction of a nerve's anatomical continuity after transection if both ends are preserved. The EtS, on the other hand, represents a good alternative with almost equally good functional outcome in cases where the proximal nerve stump was lost. Results also indicate that an EPF should be created for optimal collateral axonal sprouting and the best possible results when performing an EtS. 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