Prevention of unfavourable effects of cigarette smoke on flap viability using botulinum toxin in random pattern flaps: An experimental study

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Karayel H., KAYA B., Caydere M., Terzioglu A., Aslan G.

PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.23, no.3, pp.177-182, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/229255031502300309
  • Journal Name: PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.177-182
  • Keywords: Botulinum toxin type A, Flap, Flap survival, Smoking, EXPERIMENTAL SKIN FLAPS, BLOOD-FLOW, NICOTINE TREATMENT, MYOCUTANEOUS FLAPS, ISCHEMIC NECROSIS, PLATELET-FUNCTION, TOBACCO SMOKING, NITRIC-OXIDE, SURVIVAL, SYMPATHECTOMY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There are numerous clinical and experimental studies reporting unfavourable effects of cigarette smoke on skin flaps.