The effect of mesenchymal stem cells and sildenafil on flap viability in perforator-based flaps for ischemia/reperfusion injury: An experimental study
MICROSURGERY, vol.36, no.5, pp.402-409, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 36 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1002/micr.22396
- Journal Name: MICROSURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.402-409
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
PurposeIn this study, we evaluated the individual and combined effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and sildenafil citrate (SC) on the viability of pedicled perforator flaps in which ischemia/reperfusion injury developed after induction of primary ischemia.