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Effects of irradiation of skin flaps

Journal Article · · J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States)
The reaction of skin flaps to irradiation and the optimum postoperative time for irradiation was studied in the rat. Flaps showed different reactions depending on the time of irradiation. There was a correlation between the radiosensitivity and the vascularity of the flap. Those flaps in the marginal hypovascular stage of revascularization showed reactions similar to normal skin. However, severe adverse reactions were observed in the marginal hypervascular stage.
Research Organization:
Nagoya Univ., Japan
OSTI ID:
6130910
Journal Information:
J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 42:7; ISSN JOMSD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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