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dc.contributor.authorSjöberg, Thomas K.
dc.contributor.authorMercer, James
dc.contributor.authorWeum, Sven
dc.contributor.authorde Weerd, Louis
dc.date.accessioned2021-03-01T20:59:50Z
dc.date.available2021-03-01T20:59:50Z
dc.date.issued2020-07-15
dc.description.abstract<p><i>Background:</i> Dynamic infrared thermography (DIRT) is a noninvasive imaging technique that can provide indirect and real-time information on skin perfusion by measuring skin temperature. Although used in flap surgery, there are no reports on its value in procedures using a pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of DIRT in preoperative perforator mapping and in monitoring intra- and postoperative flap perfusion of pedicled TDAP flaps. <p><i>Methods:</i> This prospective study comprised 21 patients (21 flaps) scheduled for reconstructive surgery with a TDAP flap. Perforator mapping was done by DIRT, handheld unidirectional Doppler ultrasound, and computer tomography angiography. Intra- and postoperative flap perfusion was assessed by clinical signs and with the use of DIRT and handheld unidirectional Doppler ultrasound. <p><i>Results:</i> Perforator mapping with DIRT showed that first-appearing bright hotspots were always associated with arterial Doppler sounds and suitable perforators intraoperatively. Computer tomography angiography presented useful information on the thoracodorsal artery branching pattern but was less beneficial for perforator mapping. Intra- and postoperative flap monitoring with DIRT was more useful than handheld unidirectional Doppler ultrasound and clinical signs to detect early arterial and venous perfusion problems. DIRT demonstrated that TDAP flap perfusion is a dynamic process with an increase in perfusion during the first operative days. Nineteen flaps survived, of which 3 sustained distal necrosis. Two flaps were lost due to inadequate blood perfusion. <p><i>Conclusion:</i> DIRT provides valuable real-time information for perforator mapping and for monitoring TDAP flap perfusion intra- and postoperatively.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSjöberg, Mercer, Weum, de Weerd. The value of dynamic infrared thermography in pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open. 2020:1-7en_US
dc.identifier.cristinIDFRIDAID 1863536
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/GOX.0000000000002799
dc.identifier.issn2169-7574
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10037/20626
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherThe American Society of Plastic Surgeonsen_US
dc.publisherWolters Kluwer Health, Inc.en_US
dc.relation.ispartofSjöberg, T.K. (2022). Optimising breast reconstruction. A clinical study on autologous breast reconstruction. (Doctoral thesis). <a href=https://hdl.handle.net/10037/25150>https://hdl.handle.net/10037/25150</a>
dc.relation.journalPlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
dc.rights.accessRightsopenAccessen_US
dc.rights.holderCopyright 2020 The Author(s)en_US
dc.subjectVDP::Technology: 500::Medical technology: 620en_US
dc.subjectVDP::Teknologi: 500::Medisinsk teknologi: 620en_US
dc.titleThe value of dynamic infrared thermography in pedicled thoracodorsal artery perforator flap surgeryen_US
dc.type.versionpublishedVersionen_US
dc.typeJournal articleen_US
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dc.typePeer revieweden_US


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