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Dextrans in microsurgery: A review
Author(s) -
Jallali N.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.10077
Subject(s) - microsurgery , medicine , surgery , intensive care medicine
This articles reviews the use of dextrans in free tissue transfer. Current recommended regimes, indications, and complications are discussed. In conclusion, dextrans cannot be used as a substitute for good surgical technique, and should be utilized cautiously, especially in the elderly. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. MICROSURGERY 23:78–80 2003