Abstract: Objective: To post-operatively evaluate the data obtained by Laser speckle contrast imaging to determine the compromised blood circulation in different kind of flaps. Method: From June 2019 to August 2019, 25 patients scheduled to undergo ALT flaps, , median planter artery flaps and local flaps. Mean perfusion were measured every hour throughout the day till 7th post-operative day (POD) and analyzed offline graphically. Result: Flaps without compromised blood supply not only formed wavelike curves but also the perfusion valueremained >40 PU.However, flaps having perfusion value below 40 PU, althoughexperienced a dark skin color, recovered fully without any complication additionally it was a good indicator of performing a revision procedure......
Keywords: Free flap; Laser speckle contrast imaging; Microcirculation; Flap monitoring; Reconstruction surgery; flap necrosis
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