Noninvasive Flap Monitoring using Sidestream Dark Field Microscan: A Method for Real-Time Observation of Submilimmetric Vessels

Abstract

baseline cutaneous microcirculation of the simulated area of the flap was assessed using the Sidestream dark field (Microscan SDF) and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) (Figure 1). Venous and total vascular occlusions were achieved using a cuff (Welch Allyn DS65, Skaneateles