Perioperative Management of Rhinoplasty without Epinephrine

Authors

  • Bassetto, Franco Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Padua, Italy
  • Tanzillo, G Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Padua, Italy
  • Vindigni, Vincenzo Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Padua, Italy
Abstract:

In the last years, number of rhinoplasty operations is ever increasing, but what can be done when there is a contraindication to use a vasoconstrictor?2 In our case, we presented our perioperative management of a female patient, epinephrine intolerant, who was arranged for rhinoplasty.

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volume 7  issue None

pages  240- 242

publication date 2018-04

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