Laser-assisted indocyanine green imaging to assess perfusion of scalp closure in an infant.
J Craniofac Surg
; 24(6): 2004-6, 2013 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The current treatment of craniosynostosis is open surgical excision of the prematurely fused suture and cranial vault remodeling. Due to the change in skull morphology and the increase in volume, some tension on the skin flaps is noted with closure. Although complete wound breakdown is rare, it can be a devastating complication. We present our experience with the use of the SPY imaging system (Lifecell Corporation, Branchburg, NJ, USA) to visualize and record blood flow within the flaps of a 1-year-old patient with anterior plagiocephaly. Intraoperative indocyanine green angiography has the potential to be a significant advantage in such cases, providing a safe and objective method to assess intraoperative scalp perfusion, allowing the surgeon to take additional measures to ameliorate any ischemic problems.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Couro Cabeludo
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Craniossinostoses
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Corantes
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Verde de Indocianina
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Lasers
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article