Background Free flap failure or vascular compromise remains a dreadful complication of
microvascular free tissue transfer. Near‐infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a novel technique …

The success of free vascularized fibular bone graft (FVFBG) has accelerated the osteo
reconstruction which results from trauma, resection of a tumor or an infectious bone …

Breast reconstruction remains at the heart of the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery,
and it is continuously evolving. Tremendous advances in breast implant technology and …

Modern postoperative monitoring of free flaps : Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and
Neck Surgery Modern postoperative monitoring of free flaps : Current Opinion in …

Background: Failure to accurately assess the perfusion of free tissue transfer (FTT) in the
early postoperative period may contribute to failure, which is a source of major patient …

Background Mobile smartphone thermal imaging (MTI) devices correlate with blood flow,
which makes them appealing adjuncts during reconstructive surgery. MTI was assessed in …

Doppler probe has been studied widely as a blood flow-monitoring device in reconstructive
and transplant surgical specialities. Its utility as an effective postoperative monitoring …

Background: Although clinical assessment remains the gold standard for monitoring the
circulation of free flaps, several adjunct techniques promote timely salvage by detecting …

Background Although flap transfer is a popular reconstructive procedure with a high success
rate, it is associated with a high complication rate and low salvage rate. During the past …

Background Current near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-based systems for continuous flap
monitoring are highly sensitive for detecting malperfusion. However, the clinical utility and …