Tissue Oximetry Monitoring in Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Decreases Flap Loss and Improves Rate of Flap Salvage

Abstract

The use of tissue oximetry has decreased the authors' flap loss rate and improved the flap salvage rate in microsurgical breast reconstruction. This device is a useful adjunct in flap monitoring during the postoperative period, as it may help decrease flap loss by detecting impending vascular compromise before it becomes clinically evident.