Intraoperative near-infrared spectroscopy for pedicled perforator flaps: a possible tool for the early detection of vascular issues

Background Pedicled perforator flaps can present postoperative complications similar to those encountered in free flap surgery. Beyond a clinical evaluation, there is still no reliable technical aid for the early prediction of vascular issues. The aim of this study was to assess the support of near-...

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Main Authors: Andrea Marchesi, Pietro Garieri, Francesco Amendola, Stefano Marcelli, Luca Vaienti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2021-07-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-2019-00311.pdf