Publications

  1. Millesi E, Wang H, Radtke C, Mardini S. Direct muscle neurotization: Previous advancements in animal models. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2024 Nov; 98:112-121 Epub 2024 Aug 16
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  2. Rechberger JS, Millesi E, Power EA, Wang H, Mardini S, Spinner RJ, Daniels DJ. Shaping Our Understanding of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 100 Most-Cited Articles. World Neurosurg. 2024 Apr; 184:293-302.e11 Epub 2024 Jan 14
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  3. Millesi E, Suchyta M, Wang H, Mardini S. Anatomic Analysis of Masseteric-to-zygomatic Nerve Transfer in Rat and Pig Models. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2023 Oct; 11 (10):e5344 Epub 2023 Oct 18
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  4. Millesi E, Suchyta M, Lachman N, Wang H, Mardini S. Detailed anatomical study of the peripheral motor branches of the facial nerve in the swine model: A novel investigative approach for facial paralysis research. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2023 Aug; 83:180-188 Epub 2023 Apr 27
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  5. Millesi E, Rechberger JS, Wang H, Mardini S, Spinner RJ, Daniels DJ. Advancements in therapeutic approaches for malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Ther Deliv. 2023 Jun; 14 (6):385-389 Epub 2023 July 18
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  6. Guo S, Moore RM, Charlesworth MC, Johnson KL, Spinner RJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. The proteome of distal nerves: implication in delayed repair and poor functional recovery. Neural Regen Res. 2022 Sep; 17 (9):1998-2006
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  7. Wang H, Spinner RJ. Commentary: Allograft Nerve Repair Reduces Postoperative Neuropathic Pain Following Nerve Biopsy. Neurosurgery 2020 Nov 16; 87 (6):E646-E647
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  8. Liu Y, Wang H. Peripheral nerve injury induced changes in the spinal cord and strategies to counteract/enhance the changes to promote nerve regeneration. Neural Regen Res. 2020 Feb; 15 (2):189-198
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  9. van Niekerk CJ, Pandey AC, Nelson T, Wang H, Gibson DN. Successful left atrial appendage closure using a percutaneous hepatic venous approach. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2019 Nov; 5(11):545-548. Epub 2019 Aug 22.
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  10. Greenberg-Worisek AJ, Runge BK, Solyntjes SA, St Helene-Kraft J, Glass SL, Waletzki BE, Herrick JL, Miller AL 2nd, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Establishing a Current Good Manufacturing Practice Facility for Biomaterials and Biomolecules in an Academic Medical Center. Tissue Eng Part B Rev. 2018 Dec; 24 (6):493-498 Epub 2018 Sept 21
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  11. Galsky MD, Wang H, Hahn NM, Twardowski P, Pal SK, Albany C, Fleming MT, Starodub A, Hauke RJ, Yu M, Zhao Q, Sonpavde G, Donovan MJ, Patel VG, Sfakianos JP, Domingo-Domenech J, Oh WK, Akers N, Losic B, Gnjatic S, Schadt EE, Chen R, Kim-Schulze S, Bhardwaj N, Uzilov AV. Phase 2 Trial of Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, plus Ipilimumab in Patients with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer and Impact of DNA Damage Response Gene Mutations on Outcomes. Eur Urol. 2018 May; 73 (5):751-759 Epub 2017 Dec 13
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  12. Armaiz Flores A, Wang H. The Use and Delivery of Stem Cells in Nerve Regeneration: Preclinical Evidence and Regulatory Considerations. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Apr; 80 (4):448-456
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  13. Wu P, Zhang S, Spinner RJ, Lizardi MT, Gu Y, Yu C, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. A novel triple immunoenzyme staining enables simultaneous identification of all muscle fiber types on a single skeletal muscle cryosection from normal, denervated or reinnervated rats. Neural Regen Res. 2017 Aug; 12 (8):1357-1364
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  14. Desy NM, Wang H, Elshiekh MA, Tanaka S, Choi TW, Howe BM, Spinner RJ. Intraneural ganglion cysts: a systematic review and reinterpretation of the world's literature. J Neurosurg. 2016 Sep; 125 (3):615-30 Epub 2016 Jan 22
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  15. Chu B, Wang H, Chen L, Gu Y, Hu S. Dual Nerve Transfers for Restoration of Shoulder Function After Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injury. Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Jun; 76 (6):668-73
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  16. Chawla A, Spinner RJ, Torres Lizardi M, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Non-invasive isometric force measurement of plantar flexors in rats. Muscle Nerve. 2014 Nov; 50(5):812-21. Epub 2014 Sep 16
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  17. Wu P, Chawla A, Spinner RJ, Yu C, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Key changes in denervated muscles and their impact on regeneration and reinnervation. Neural Regen Res. 2014 Oct 15; 9 (20):1796-809
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  18. Rui J, Runge MB, Spinner RJ, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Gait cycle analysis: parameters sensitive for functional evaluation of peripheral nerve recovery in rat hind limbs. Ann Plast Surg. 2014 Oct; 73(4):405-11.
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  19. Zhang P, Gao K, Tang Y, Jin X, An J, Yu H, Wang H, Zhang Y, Wang D, Huang H, Yu L, Wang C. Destruction of DDIT3/CHOP protein by wild-type SPOP but not prostate cancer-associated mutants. Hum Mutat. 2014 Sep; 35 (9):1142-51 Epub 2014 July 23
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  20. Daly WT, Knight AM, Wang H, de Boer R, Giusti G, Dadsetan M, Spinner RJ, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ. Comparison and characterization of multiple biomaterial conduits for peripheral nerve repair. Biomaterials. 2013 Nov; 34(34):8630-9. Epub 2013 Aug 12.
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  21. Lee JY, Giusti G, Wang H, Friedrich PF, Bishop AT, Shin AY. Functional evaluation in the rat sciatic nerve defect model: a comparison of the sciatic functional index, ankle angles, and isometric tetanic force. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Nov; 132 (5):1173-1180
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  22. Hasadsri L, Wang BH, Lee JV, Erdman JW, Llano DA, Barbey AK, Wszalek T, Sharrock MF, Wang HJ. Omega-3 fatty acids as a putative treatment for traumatic brain injury. J Neurotrauma. 2013 Jun 1; 30 (11):897-906 Epub 2013 June 05
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  23. Wu P, Spinner RJ, Gu Y, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Delayed repair of the peripheral nerve: a novel model in the rat sciatic nerve. J Neurosci Methods. 2013 Mar 30; 214(1):37-44. Epub 2013 Jan 11.
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  24. Angius D, Wang H, Spinner RJ, Gutierrez-Cotto Y, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ. A systematic review of animal models used to study nerve regeneration in tissue-engineered scaffolds. Biomaterials. 2012 Nov; 33 (32):8034-9 Epub 2012 Aug 11
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  25. Spinner RJ, Wang H, Howe BM, Colbert SH, Amrami KK. Deep ulnar intraneural ganglia in the palm. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2012 Oct; 154(10):1755-63. Epub 2012 Jun 23.
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  26. Rui J, Dadsetan M, Runge MB, Spinner RJ, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Wang H. Controlled release of vascular endothelial growth factor using poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid microspheres: in vitro characterization and application in polycaprolactone fumarate nerve conduits. Acta Biomater. 2012 Feb; 8 (2):511-8 Epub 2011 Oct 07
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  27. Runge MB, Wang H, Spinner RJ, Windebank AJ, Yaszemski MJ. Reformulating polycaprolactone fumarate to eliminate toxic diethylene glycol: effects of polymeric branching and autoclave sterilization on material properties. Acta Biomater. 2012 Jan; 8 (1):133-43 Epub 2011 Sept 01
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  28. Spinner RJ, Wang H. The first described joint-associated intraneural ganglion cyst. Neurosurgery. 2011 Dec; 69 (6):1291-8
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  29. Hebert-Blouin MN, Pirola E, Amrami KK, Wang H, Desy NM, Spinner RJ. An anatomically based imaging sign to detect adventitial cyst derived from the superior tibiofibular joint. Clin Anat. 2011 Oct; 24(7):893-902. Epub 2011 Apr 21.
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  30. Moroder P, Runge MB, Wang H, Ruesink T, Lu L, Spinner RJ, Windebank AJ, Yaszemski MJ. Material properties and electrical stimulation regimens of polycaprolactone fumarate-polypyrrole scaffolds as potential conductive nerve conduits. Acta Biomater. 2011 Mar; 7(3):944-53. Epub 2010 Oct 20.
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  31. Deb C, Lafrance-Corey RG, Schmalstieg WF, Sauer BM, Wang H, German CL, Windebank AJ, Rodriguez M, Howe CL. CD8+ T cells cause disability and axon loss in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. PLoS One. 2010 Aug 30; 5 (8):e12478
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  32. Yao L, de Ruiter GC, Wang H, Knight AM, Spinner RJ, Yaszemski MJ, Windebank AJ, Pandit A. Controlling dispersion of axonal regeneration using a multichannel collagen nerve conduit. Biomaterials. 2010 Aug; 31(22):5789-97. Epub 2010 Apr 28.
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  33. Hebert-Blouin MN, Amrami KK, Wang H, Skinner JA, Spinner RJ. Tibialis anterior branch involvement in fibular intraneural ganglia. Muscle Nerve. 2010 Apr; 41(4):524-32.
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  34. Wang H, Spinner RJ, Windebank AJ. Quantitative evaluation of movement and strength of the upper limb after transection of the C-7 nerve: is it possible in an animal model? J Neurosurg Spine. 2009 Feb; 10(2):102-10.
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  35. Wang H, Terrill RQ, Tanaka S, Amrami KK, Spinner RJ. Adherence of intraneural ganglia of the upper extremity to the principles of the unifying articular (synovial) theory. Neurosurg Focus. 2009 Feb; 26(2):E10.
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  36. Elangovan S, Odegard GM, Morrow DA, Wang H, Hebert-Blouin MN, Spinner RJ. Intraneural ganglia: a clinical problem deserving a mechanistic explanation and model. Neurosurg Focus. 2009 Feb; 26(2):E11.
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  37. Spinner RJ, Wang H, Hebert-Blouin MN, Skinner JA, Amrami KK. Sciatic cross-over in patients with peroneal and tibial intraneural ganglia confirmed by knee MR arthrography. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2009 Jan; 151: (1)89-98.
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  38. Wang H, Sorenson EJ, Spinner RJ, Windebank AJ. Electrophysiologic findings and grip strength after nerve injuries in the rat forelimb. Muscle Nerve. 2008 Oct; 38(4):1254-65.
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  39. Hu SN, Zhou WJ, Wang H, Chen L, Zhu Y, Gu YD, Xu JG. Origination of the brachialis branch of the musculocutaneous nerve: an electrophysiological study. Neurosurgery. 2008 Apr; 62(4):908-11; discussion 911-2.
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  40. Spinner RJ, Carmichael SW, Wang H, Parisi TJ, Skinner JA, Amrami KK. Patterns of intraneural ganglion cyst descent. Clin Anat. 2008 Apr; 21(3):233-45.
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  41. Wang H, Spinner RJ, Sorenson EJ, Windebank AJ. Measurement of forelimb function by digital video motion analysis in rat nerve transection models. J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2008 Mar; 13(1):92-102.
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  42. Spinner RJ, Amrami KK, Wang H, Kliot M, Carmichael SW. Cross-over: a generalizable phenomenon necessary for secondary intraneural ganglion cyst formation. Clin Anat. 2008 Mar; 21(2):111-8.
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  43. Chen L, Gu YD, Wang H. Microsurgical reconstruction of obstetric brachial plexus palsy. Microsurgery. 2008; 28(2):108-12.
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  44. Wang H, Spinner RJ. Intraoperative testing and monitoring during peripheral nerve surgery. In: Handbook of Clinical Neurophysiology. 2008; 8: (C)764-73.
  45. Spinner RJ, Wang H, Carmichael SW, Amrami KK, Scheithauer BW. Epineurial compartments and their role in intraneural ganglion cyst propagation: an experimental study. Clin Anat. 2007 Oct; 20(7):826-33. Epub 2007 Jun 08.
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  46. de Ruiter GC, Spinner RJ, Alaid AO, Koch AJ, Wang H, Malessy MJ, Currier BL, Yaszemski MJ, Kaufman KR, Windebank AJ. Two-dimensional digital video ankle motion analysis for assessment of function in the rat sciatic nerve model. J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2007 Sep; 12 (3):216-22
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  47. Spinner RJ, Amrami KK, Wolanskyj AP, Desy NM, Wang H, Benarroch EE, Skinner JA, Rock MG, Scheithauer BW. Dynamic phases of peroneal and tibial intraneural ganglia formation: a new dimension added to the unifying articular theory. J Neurosurg. 2007 Aug; 107 (2):296-307
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  48. Spinner RJ, Amrami KK, Angius D, Wang H, Carmichael SW. Peroneal and tibial intraneural ganglia: correlation between intraepineurial compartments observed on magnetic resonance images and the potential importance of these compartments. Neurosurg Focus. 2007 Jun 15; 22: (6)E17.
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  49. Lin H, Wang H, Chen D, Gu Y. A dose-effect relationship of Ginkgo biloba extract to nerve regeneration in a rat model. Microsurgery. 2007; 27(8):673-7.
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  50. Wang H, Spinner RJ, Amrami KK. Adventitial cyst of the radial artery with a wrist joint connection. J Hand Surg Am. 2007 Jan; 32(1):126-30.
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  51. Lin HD, Wang H, Chen DS, et al. Effect of extract of Ginkgo Biloba leaves (EGb50) on mRNA expression of NGF after sciatic nerve injury in rats. Chin J Hand Surg.2006;22:(5):305-307.
  52. Sun GX, Gu YD, Wang H, et al. Anatomic study of the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve and the ulnar nerve and its clinical application. Chin J Hand Surg. 2006; 22(4):201- 203.
  53. Sun GX, Gu YD, Li JF, Li WJ, Wang H. Contralateral C7 transfer to multiple recipient nerves: animal model and dynamic evaluation of functional recovery. Chin J Hand Surg.2006;22:(1):50-52.
  54. Liao L, Zhang GM, Wang H, et al. Establishment of an animal model of twice injury of the peripheral nerve. Chin J Hand Surg.2005;21:(2):118-120.
  55. Xu JG, Wang H, Hu SN, Gu YD. Selective transfer of the C7 nerve root: an experimental study. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2004 Aug; 20(6):463-70; discussion 471-2.
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  56. Gu Y, Wang H, Zhang L, Zhang G, Zhao X, Chen L. Transfer of brachialis branch of musculocutaneous nerve for finger flexion: anatomic study and case report. Microsurgery. 2004; 24(5):358-62.
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  57. Xu JG, Gu YD, Wang H, Hu SN, Yong Chen Z. Comparative experimental study on treatment outcome of nerve transfer, using selective C7 nerve root vs. phrenic nerve Microsurgery.2004;24:(2):143-46.
  58. Xu JG, Gu YD, Hu SN, Wang H, Chen L. Electrophysiologic study of influence on C7 innervated muscles after transection of different C7 fascicles. Microsurgery 147-50. 2004; 24(2).
  59. Wang H, William C Lineaweaver. Nerve conduits for nerve reconstruction. Operative Techniques in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2003; 9(2):59-66.
  60. Morrison RS 3rd, Cruse JM, Wang H, Lewis RE. Dendritic cell differentiation and proliferation: enhancement by tumor necrosis factor-alpha. Exp Mol Pathol - 37. 2003; 75(3):228.
  61. Cruse JM, Wang H, Lewis RE, Cespedes J, Morrison RS 3rd, Lineaweaver WC, Dilioglou S. Cellular and molecular alterations in spinal cord injury patients with pressure ulcers: a preliminary report. Exp Mol Pathol. 2002 Apr; 72(2):124-31.
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  62. Wang H. Secondary surgery after digit replantation: its incidence and sequence. Microsurgery. 2002; 22(2):57-61.
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  63. Wang H, Gu Y, Xu J, Shen L, Li J. Comparative study of different surgical procedures using sensory nerves or neurons for delaying atrophy of denervated skeletal muscle. J Hand Surg Am. 2001 Mar; 26(2):326-31.
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  64. Wang H, Li JF, Zhong CS, et al. Experimental study of the influence of sensory nerve (neuron) protection on the ultrastructure of denervated skeletal muscles. Chin J Hand Surg. 2001; 17(S):35-39.
  65. Gu Y, Li S, Chen D, Zhang L, Wang H, Hu S. Delayed toe transplantation: experimental study and clinical application. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 Apr; 105(5):1675-9.
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  66. Gu YD, Zhang GM, Chen DS, Cheng XM, Xu JG, Wang H. Vascular anatomic variations in second toe transfers. J Hand Surg Am. 2000 Mar; 25(2):277-81.
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  67. Xu JG, Hu SN, Wang H, Shen LY, Gu YD. Study on clinical application of selective transfer of ipsilateral C7 nerve root. Chin J Traumatol (English Edition). 2000; 3(3):169-171.
  68. Wang H, Gu Y, Dong Z. Rat-tail replantation model. J Reconstr Microsurg. 1999 Apr; 15(3):203-6.
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  69. Hu SN, Gu YD, Wang H, et al. The effect of methycobal on promoting nerve regeneration: a clinical study. Chin J Hand Surgery. 1999; 15(1):34-35.
  70. Dong Z, Cheng XM, Wang H, et al. Comparison of the outcome of end-to-side neurorrhaphy and end-to-end neurorrhaphy of the peripheral nerves: an experimental study. Chin J Hand Surg. 1999; 15(2):109-110.
  71. Dong Z, Cheng XM, Wang H, et al. Location of the nerve branch to biceps brachii and deltoid in brachial plexus. Chin J Clin Anat. 1999; 17(3):223-224.
  72. Xu JG, Hu SN, Wang H, et al. Selective ipsilateral C7 transfer: clinical application. Chin J Hand Surg. 1999; 15(3):151-153.
  73. Gu YD, Zhang GM, Zhang LY, Wang H. Congenital macrodactyly: report of 10 cases. Chin J Hand Surg. 1998; 14(3):137-140.
  74. Dong Z, Cheng XM, Wang H, et al. Influence of various end-to-side neurorrhaphy methods on peripheral nerve regeneration. Chin J Hand Surg. 1998; 14(3):175-177.
  75. Xu JG, Gu YD, Shen LY, Cheng XM, Wang H, Hu S. [Intraoperative extra strong electrical stimulation in the treatment of peripheral nerve injury]. Xu JG, Gu YD, Shen LY, Cheng XM, Wang H, Hu S. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1997 Jul; 11(4):210-2.
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  76. Wang H, Gu YD, Li JF, et al. A study on the mechanical damage of perfusion to vascular endothelium. Chin J Hand Surg. 1997; 13(3):181-183.
  77. Wang H, Gu YD, Xu JG, et al. The effect of dorsal root ganglion on delaying atrophy of denervated skeletal muscle: an experimental study. Chin J Hand Surg. 1997; 13(4):231-234.
  78. Wang H, Xu JG, Gu YD. Neurofibroma of the peripheral nerves: a report of two cases and review of the literature. Chin J Hand Surg. 1996; 12(1):56-57.
  79. Xu JG, Gu YD, Hu SN, Wang H. Sensory change following selective transfer of C7 nerve root fascicles. Chin J Hand Surg. 1996; 12(Suppl):24-26.
  80. Xu JG, Hu SN, Wang H, et al. Histological study on C7 roots and its clinical significance. Chin J Clin Anat. 1996; 14(4):243-245.
  81. Xu J, Gu Y, Wang H. [Experimental study of sodium hyaluronate products on prevention of tendon adhesion]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1995 Sep; 33(9):529-31.
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  82. Xu JG, Gu YD, Shen LY, Cheng XM, Wang H. Application of intraoperative electrophysiologic monitoring in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries. Chin J Hand Surg. 1995; 11(4):238-241.
  83. Chen L, Gu YD, Gu YH, Wang H. Central and dorsal root ganglion orientation of rat forelimb muscles and nerves. Chin J Hand Surg. 1994; 10(1):22-25.
  84. Xu JG, Gu YD, Hu SN, Wang H, et al. A comparative experimental study on survival rate of skin and myocutaneous flap after circulatory crisis. Chin J Hand Surg. 1994; 10(2):105-107.