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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2002
Miroslaw F. Stranc, Winnipeg Manitoba, CA;
Michael G. Sowa, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA;
Henry H. Mantsch, 14482 Potsdam, DE;
Miroslaw F. Stranc, Winnipeg Manitoba, CA;
Michael G. Sowa, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA;
Henry H. Mantsch, 14482 Potsdam, DE;
Other;
Abstract
Prolonged and severe tissue hypoxia results in tissue necrosis in pedicled flaps. We demonstrate the potential of near-infrared spectroscopy for predicting viability of compromised tissue portions. This approach clearly identifies tissue regions with low oxygen supply, and also the severity of this challenge, in a rapid and non-invasive manner, with a high degree of reproducibility. Early, nonsubjective detection of poor tissue oxygenation following surgery increases the likelihood that intervention aimed at saving the tissue will be successful.