Method for monitoring viability of tissue flaps
US7657293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for assessing the viability of tissue such as flap tissue are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for assessing the viability of flap tissue includes obtaining an oxygen saturation level associated with a first location on the flap tissue, determining whether the oxygen saturation level is less than a first level, and identifying the first location as having a poor blood supply if the oxygen saturation level is less than the first level.
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