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Abstract
A delay procedure was performed in flow-through venous flaps made in rabbits' ears. Compared with undelayed venous flaps, the delayed flaps at 7, 14 and 21 days after delay showed a distinct increase of survival area. This effect increased with the delay period.
Reference
- Augmentation of tissue survival by delay: an experimental study in rabbits.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1967; 39: 397
- The minimal requirement of circulation for survival of undelayed and delayed flaps in rats.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1986; 78: 221
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 3,
1992
Received:
February 10,
1992
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© 1993 The British Association of Plastic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc.
