Precision of Dynamic Infrared Thermography in Anterolateral Thigh Flap Planning: Identification of the Perforator Fascia Passage

Conclusion Thermographic hotspot and perforator location diverge widely in ALT flaps. Dynamic infrared thermography can therefore not be used as standalone technique for preoperative ALT perforator identification. However, the application before color duplex ultrasound examination is a reasonable upgrade and can visualize angiosomes and facilitate the examination. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - November 14, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Illg, Claudius Krauss, Sabrina Lauer, Henrik Daigeler, Adrien Sch äfer, Ruth Christine Tags: Original Article Source Type: research