The effect of preoperative angiography on experimental free-flap survival

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1981 Aug;68(2):201-7. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198108000-00013.

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

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography / adverse effects*
  • Animals
  • Blood Vessels / drug effects
  • Blood Vessels / ultrastructure
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Preoperative Care
  • Rats
  • Skin / blood supply
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Tissue Survival / drug effects*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures

Substances

  • Contrast Media