Intramuscular Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Muscle Flap Monitoring in a Porcine Model.

Wubin BaiHexia GuoWei OuyangYang WengChangsheng WuYihan LiuHao ZangLauren JacobsonYameng XuDi LuZiying HuShuo LiHany M ArafaQuansan YangAmanda M WestmanMatthew R MacEwanJohn A RogersMitchell A Pet

Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2021)

This novel intramuscular NIRS probe offers continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation within muscle flaps. This experiment demonstrates the potential suitability of this intramuscular NIRS probe for the task of muscle-only free flap monitoring, where NIRS has not previously been applicable. Testing in the clinical environment is necessary to assess durability and reliability.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
living cells
quantum dots
soft tissue
breast reconstruction