Bradycardia associated with insertion and inflation of tissue expanders under the scalp.
A case of bradycardia during the insertion and inflation of tissue expanders under the scalp on two separate occasions is described. The possible mechanisms of this complication are discussed.
Francis
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Department of Anaesthetics, St. George's Hospital, London, UK.
Jayarajah
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D000328:Adult; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices