Publication details
The efficacy of magnesium sulfate on resolving surgicaly provoked vasospasm of the flap pedicle in an experiment
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| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Acta Chir Plast |
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| Field | Surgery incl. transplantology |
| Keywords | Surgically provoked vasospasm; magnesium sulphuricum; vasospasm treatment; microsurgery; free flap |
| Description | The purpose of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of magnesium sulphate on vasospasm provoked by surgical manipulation (axial tension) on the flap pedicle. Forty male Wistar rats were used, vasospasm was provoked by pulling the groin flap pedicle. In the treatment group the topical application of magnesium sulphuricum 10% significantly shortened duration of the vasospasm compare to the control group (p=0,01). |
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