Standardization of the Rat Dorsal Random Pattern (McFarlane) Flap Model and Evaluation of the Pharmacological Agents Aiming to Salvage Partial Flap Necrosis A Systematic Review and a Meta-analysis

Ustun G. G., Ozturk S., Kocer U.

ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, cilt.87, sa.6, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 87 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002919
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: drug, flap, McFarlane, model, necrosis, pharmacological agent, rat, RANDOM SKIN FLAP, BOTULINUM-TOXIN-A, HIGH-DOSE ASPIRIN, NITROGLYCERIN OINTMENT, BREAST RECONSTRUCTION, SILDENAFIL CITRATE, VASODILATOR AGENTS, INCREASE SURVIVAL, VIABILITY, PENTOXIFYLLINE
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction Partial flap necrosis is a common complication after surgery. McFarlane flap model has been used for assessment of various agents' effects on random flap survival. The aim of this study was to review the methodology of studies using this flap model and reveal the most successful agents. Materials and Methods PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were screened for words "McFarlane flap," "flap survival," and ("flap" and "rat") by using time limits between 1965 and 2019. A total of 71 original articles were reviewed. Dimensions and base (cranial/caudal) of the flap, treatment protocol, follow-up period, and survival rates were extracted. Modified survival rates were calculated. Coefficients of variation of cranial/caudally based control group flaps and most commonly used flap models were calculated to assess interstudy variability. Results A total of 165 different treatment regimens were studied. One-hundred twelve regimens (67.9%) were found to increase flap survival. Most common flap dimensions were 9 cm x 3 cm, followed by 10 cm x 3 cm, 8 cm x 2 cm and 6 cm x 2 cm. Studies using caudally based flaps showed less interstudy variability, but survival rates were similar. Pentoxifylline, sildenafil, chlorpromazine, phenoxybenzamine, and phentolamine were reported to be successful in multiple studies. Conclusions There are numerous agents found to be effective for treatment of partial flap necrosis, but further clinical research is needed. To overcome standardization problems, use of commonly used flap dimensions with a caudal base and interpretation of results after 7 days of follow-up seems appropriate.