Early Detection of Vascular Obstruction in Microvascular Flaps Using a Thermographic Camera.
Alejandro Cruz-SeguraMaría Del Pilar Cruz-DomínguezLuis J JaraÁngel Miliar-GarcíaAlejandro Hernández-SolerPedro Grajeda-LópezMichel A Martínez-BencomoDaniel H Montes-CortésPublished in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2019)
Utilizing a thermographic camera can reduce detection time of vascular obstruction by several hours in microvascular free flaps that include the cutaneous island. This method proves useful for early diagnosis of postoperative vascular obstruction.