Intraosseous microdialysis for bone free flap monitoring in head and neck reconstructive surgery: A prospective pilot study.

Stéphanie DakpeEmilien ColinJérémie BettoniJulien DavrouMomar DioufBernard DevauchelleSylvie Testelin

Published in: Microsurgery (2019)

Monitoring bone free flaps with intraosseous microdialysis is feasible. This technique specifically assesses bone viability, and further studies are now necessary to define the alert values in bone.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
minimally invasive
postmenopausal women
body composition
breast reconstruction