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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Wang P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7174291 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Scientific reports 20200421 1
Flap necrosis is a common complication after mastectomy, and nitroglycerin (NTG) ointment has been used successfully to treat it. However, it is not clear whether topical NTG can completely prevent the occurrence of flap necrosis after breast cancer surgery, and it is also unclear whether this treatment may cause side effects. Three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two retrospective cohort studies (RCSs) were included in our investigation. This meta-analysis was conducted in accordance wi ...[more]