Free tissue transfer is widely used for the reconstruction of complex tissue defects. The
survival of free flaps depends on the patency and integrity of the microvascular anastomosis …

There are currently over 80 biomaterials derived from autologous, allogeneic, synthetic and
xenogeneic sources, or a combination of any or all these types of materials, available for soft …

Background Buried free flaps represent a reconstructive challenge concerning monitoring of
vitality, which is fundamental for an early detection of flap failure and prompt surgical …

The application of infrared thermography technology (IRT) in flap has become a major focus
of research, as it provides a non‐invasive, real‐time, and quantitative approach for …

Background Although the surgical outcomes of free flap reconstruction have improved over
time, vascular compromise remains a devastating complication. Near-infrared spectroscopy …

Free flap reconstruction is a common procedure with success rates greater than 99%.
However, vascular complications may occur, resulting in flap failure. For this reason, early …

Background Over the past decades, head and neck microvascular reconstruction has
undergone major advances. Accordingly, microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) has …

Microvascular free tissue transfer (MFTT) has become an essential surgical reconstructive
procedure that has special utility in head and neck surgery given the myriad of functional …

Vascular compromise of head and neck free flaps is a rare and feared event for
microvascular surgeons, with successful transfers rates approaching above 95%. Success in …

Objective This study assesses whether use of continuous noninvasive near‐infrared
spectroscopy (NIRS) sensor on head and neck free flap (FF) with a second sensor on …