Detecting Microsurgical Complications with ViOptix Tissue Oximetry in a Pediatric Myocutaneous Free Flap: Case Presentation and Literature Review

Abstract Background Microvascular compromise from arterial or venous occlusion is a common cause of free flap failure. The salvage rate following a microvascular compromise is dependent on detecting the problem early and intervening quickly. Methods The ViOptix tissue oxime...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Steven D. Kozusko, Uzoma B. Gbulie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0038-1626728