Dexamethasone prevents expanding flap in stage two from necrosis / 中华医学美学美容杂志
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
;
(6)2001.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-541303
ABSTRACT
Objective To find an effective method to prevent expanding flap from necrosis when expanders were removed. Methods After the expanders were removed, dexamethasone (5mg/kg) was injected into vein immeadiately when flaps showed blood flow disturbance, then decreased gradually and stopped until 6 days after operation. Results 33 of 35 patients recovered completely, and other 2 flaps survived mostly. Conclusion Dexamethasone given immeadiately could prevent expanding flap from necrosis.
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Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
Year:
2001
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