The efficacy of magnesium sulfate on resolving surgically provoked vasospasm of the flap pedicle in an experiment
2009
Abstract
Vasospasm frequently accompanies manipulation of small vessels during free flap surgeries and replantations. 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.
This kind of surgical manipulation of the vessel cannot be studied in a clinical environment without putting flap viability into risk. We conclude that in an experimental environment magnesium sulphate is effective in relieving surgically provoked vasospasm of the flap pedicle.
This finding is in accordance with our clinical observations.