Effects of Verapamil, Nifedipine, and Daflon on the Viability of Reverse-Flow Island Flaps in Rats

KILINÇ H., Aslan S. S., Bilen B. T., Eren A. T., KARADAĞ SOYLU N., Karabulut A. B.

ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.71, no.5, pp.610-614, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/sap.0b013e31824c9315
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.610-614
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Reverse-flow flaps are preferable in reconstructive surgery due to their several advantages. However, they may have venous insufficiency and poor blood flow. In this study, effects of various pharmacological agents on the viability of reverse-flow flaps were investigated. Forty Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Superficial epigastric artery- and superficial epigastric vein-based reverse-flow island flaps were preferred. The rats were divided into 4 groups. Group 1 was considered as the control group. Group 2 was given verapamil 0.3 mg/kg per day, group 3 nifedipine 0.5 mg/kg per day, and group 4 Daflon 80 mg/kg per day for 7 days. On day 7, viable flap areas were measured, angiography was performed, serum nitric oxide levels were evaluated, and histopathological examination was done.