Acoustic Doppler sonography, color duplex ultrasound, and laser Doppler flowmetry as tools for successful autologous breast reconstruction.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2011
Abstract
The sine qua non to best ensure viability of any autogenous tissues used for breast reconstruction is to maximize the appropriate circulatory pattern to that tissue. This overview of tools used in this regard, all based on the physical principles of the Doppler effect, compares the role today of acoustic Doppler sonography, color duplex ultrasound, and laser Doppler flowmetry for perforator identification and flap monitoring. The audible Doppler has recognized limitations, but remains the simplest and most universally available device to assist in this purpose. Laser Doppler flowmetry provides a reasonable system for both intraoperative and post-procedure objective monitoring of the chosen tissue transfer.
Volume
38
Issue
2
First Page
203
Last Page
211
ISSN
1558-0504
Published In/Presented At
Hallock G. G. (2011). Acoustic Doppler sonography, color duplex ultrasound, and laser Doppler flowmetry as tools for successful autologous breast reconstruction. Clinics in plastic surgery, 38(2), 203–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2011.03.001
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21620145
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article