Nitroglycerin Ointment for Reducing the Rate of Mastectomy Flap Necrosis in Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000004633
Abstract: Background: Mastectomy flap necrosis remains a challenging complication in immediate tissue expander breast reconstruction. Nitroglycerin ointment has been shown to reduce the incidence of mastectomy flap necrosis in a randomized controlled study, using 45 g… read more here.
Keywords: flap necrosis; breast; mastectomy flap; percent ... See more keywords
Topical nitroglycerin ointment reduces mastectomy flap necrosis in immediate autologous breast reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010349
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Mastectomy flap necrosis is a common complication of immediate breast reconstruction that greatly impacts patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcomes. Topical nitroglycerin ointment, at low cost and with negligible side effects, has been shown to… read more here.
Keywords: nitroglycerin ointment; breast; reconstruction; flap necrosis ... See more keywords