Prediction of post-operative necrosis after mastectomy: A pilot study utilizing optical diffusion imaging spectroscopy

Prediction of post-operative necrosis after mastectomy: A pilot study utilizing optical diffusion imaging spectroscopy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Flap necrosis and epidermolysis occurs in 18-30% of all mastectomies. Complications may be prevented by intra-operative detection of ischemia. Currently, no technique enables quantitative valuation of mastectomy skin perfusion. Opt...

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Main Authors: Xie Xian-Jin, Andrews Valerie, Hatef Daniel A, Bowling Monet, Ma Aye, Saint-Cyr Michel, Rao Roshni, Zogakis Theresa, Rohrich Rod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/91

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