Abstract
In a rat model designed to simulate clinical angiography, preoperative angiography had no effect on free-flap survival. Only when a large dose of RCM was delivered directly into a surgically isolated circulation did significant free-flap loss ensue.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Angiography / adverse effects*
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Animals
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Blood Vessels / drug effects
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Blood Vessels / ultrastructure
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Contrast Media / adverse effects*
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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Preoperative Care
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Rats
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Skin / blood supply
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Surgical Flaps*
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Tissue Survival / drug effects*
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Vascular Surgical Procedures