The effects of infiltration with adrenaline on blood loss during reduction mammaplasty.
Between March and November 1990 a prospective study of the effect of an infiltration of diluted adrenaline on bleeding during and after reduction mammaplasty was carried out in 12 consecutive patients. There was a significant reduction in blood loss to less than 50% of that from the non-infiltrated breasts. There was no signs of increased postoperative bleeding or reduced flap viability as a result of infiltration of adrenaline.
Samdal
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Serra
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Skolleborg
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D016462:Mammaplasty; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies
D004837:Epinephrine