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the patient is given intravenous fluids and usually progresses to a liquid diet within 12 to 24 hours, and a regular diet soon thereafter. The patient must be kept warm and adequately hydrated, and the surgical site is elevated if possible

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Why is microsurgery utilized?

This technique, which is known as microsurgery , is done to preserve the function of the muscles in the face as well as restoring the patient's appearance as much as possible.


What are the benefits of microsurgery?

One of the benefits of microsurgery is the lessening of trauma to the body, therefore speedier recovery and the sooner a patient can return to full functioning. Microsurgery also involves so little area that is actually involved that cases of infection are also reduced.


How is the patient prepared for microsurgery?

The patient will be placed under general anesthesia for the duration of the procedure. The advantages to general anesthesia are that the patient remains unconscious and completely relaxed during the procedure


What must the patient do prior to microsurgery?

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He had a microsurgery on his leg


What has the author Sun Lee written?

Sun Lee has written: 'Experimental microsurgery' -- subject(s): Experimental microsurgery, Methods, Microsurgery


Is most ear surgery microsurgery?

Most ear surgery is microsurgery


How do you use the word microsurgery in a sentence?

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Why must a patient not use tobacco after microsurgery?

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What if you sew a penis back on if it is cut off?

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What is a good online source of information about microsurgery?

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