Postoperative Magnesium Sulfate Repletion Decreases Narcotic Use in Abdominal-Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Yi-Hsueh LuJini JeonLakshmi MahajanYufan YanKatie E WeichmanJoseph A Ricci

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2024)

This is the first study to describe the potential analgesic benefits of routine postoperative magnesium repletion in abdominal-based free flap reconstruction. Further research is necessary to fully understand the role of perioperative magnesium supplementation as part of an ERAS protocol.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
breast reconstruction
randomized controlled trial
clinical practice
neuropathic pain
risk assessment