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Changes in the Blood Flow and Prevention of Vasospasm of the Femoral Artery by Topical Application of Lidocaine in Rats.
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PMID:  21233700     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Free-tissue transfer with anastomosis has become an important microsurgical technique. Sometimes vasospasm occurs after anastomosis. We examined the changes in blood flow and the effect on the treatment of vasospasm of the femoral artery of rats. The rat models of vasospasm were generated by topical application of epinephrine. We topically applied 2% lidocaine as a single dose (0.2 mL) and a continuous infusion (1.0 mL/h). Our results suggest that although the effect lasts for a short period, a single application of 2% lidocaine has a rapid effect and is effective for treating a sudden manifestation of vasospasm. In contrast, continuous topical application may be more effective for maintaining the blood flow and preventing vasospasm. Therefore we believe that persistent vasospasm should first be treated with several topical applications of lidocaine; if this helps improve the condition, continuous topical application can be subsequently used as a preventive measure.
Authors:
Toshiya Yokoyama; Satoshi Kadota; Kei Takeuchi; Yasuyoshi Tosa; Koich Kadomatsu; Yuhki Shimizu; Yoshiaki Hosaka
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-1-12
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of plastic surgery     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1536-3708     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-1-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7805336     Medline TA:  Ann Plast Surg     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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