title: Protecting microvascular anastomoses from desiccation during lengthy procedures.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Josty
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008833:Microcirculation; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors