Topical nitroglycerin for the treatment of intraoperative microsurgical vasospasm

ConclusionsSubstituting topical nitroglycerin for papaverine to treat vasospasm during the shortage did not demonstrate an increased rate of flap loss or return to the operating room, making these medications a safe alternative to papaverine.

Source: Microsurgery - November 1, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Joseph A. Ricci, Dhruv Singhal, Eugene Y. Fukudome, Adam M. Tobias, Samuel J. Lin, Bernard T. Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research