Perioperative Vasopressor Use in Free Flap Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cindy S L GohMarcus J M NgDavid H SongAdrian S H Ooi

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2019)

Perioperative vasopressor administration does not appear to be as detrimental to free flap survival as has been previously feared. Their role in optimizing hemodynamic stability may have a more beneficial effect on overall flap perfusion and in minimizing the complications of iatrogenic fluid overload.

Keyphrases

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coronary artery bypass
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