Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Feb 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialInfluence of controlled hypotension versus normotension on amount of blood loss during breast reduction.
Controlled hypotension employed during surgical procedures results in a beneficial reduction in blood loss during the operation. Breast reduction is a common cosmetic surgical procedure. Yet, in the Netherlands, controlled hypotension is not standard during breast reduction procedures, and in fact is only occasionally employed. ⋯ A trend in favour of hypotension does suggest it may also help reduce postoperative complications. Our data indicate that a reduction in blood loss of more than 50% can be achieved by employing controlled hypotension in the first operative phase of breast reduction. A reduction in systolic pressure of 20-25% with the use of nitroprusside is sufficient to achieve this reduced blood loss.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jan 2008
Letter Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of mugwort lotion for the treatment of post-burn hypertrophic scars.
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Jan 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialTwenty-four hours or 10 days? A prospective randomised controlled trial in children comparing head bandages following pinnaplasty.
The perceived benefits of bandaging for 10 days following pinnaplasty have been questioned by previous studies. The problems arising from these dressings are many [Powell BWEM. The value of head dressings in the postoperative management of the prominent ear. ⋯ Differences between the groups in the number of unscheduled visits (p=0.21) did not reach statistical significance. The findings indicate that it is safe and effective to use head bandage for only 24 h following surgical correction of prominent ears. This study shows no benefit from the application of a formal head bandage for any longer than 1 day.