The Cook–Swartz venous Doppler probe for the post-operative monitoring of free tissue transfers in the United Kingdom: a preliminary report

Advancements in Free Flap Monitoring in the Last Decade: A Critical Review

“…28 The negative predictive value of the implantable Doppler system is reported to be 100 percent. 21,25,26,29 In one reported case, the signal remained while the pedicle was kinked. In this case, the cuff was, however, wrapped around a vein in which two perforators drained, which explains the remaining signal.…”

“…Different methods have been described to attach the cuff around the vein, including microclips, 20 sutures, 21 and fibrin sealant, 22 all with good results. Postoperatively, the surgeon, nursing staff, and the patient are able to hear the audible venous signal.…”

An intraoral anastomosing technique for microvascular bone flaps in alveolar ridge reconstruction

“…No vascular problem occurred during the first 3 postoperative days, which is a sensitive period for thrombosis or other vascular problems 2,5 . There was no compression on the vessels after mucosal wound closure and the implanted Doppler probe showed good blood flow during the first postoperative days 17 . The anastomosis can only be performed safely when a direct microscopical approach is performed by transposing the vessels near the angle of the mouth.…”

Doppler implantable dans la surveillance des lambeaux libres : une analyse coût-efficacité basée sur une revue systématique de la littérature

“…Le système se compose d'une sonde à ultrasons implantable de 20 MHz, qui est montée sur un brassard de silicone pouvant être enroulé autour du pédicule veineux ou artériel et qui est reliée à un moniteur portable [3]. Différentes méthodes ont été décrites pour fixer le brassard autour du vaisseau, y compris les microclips [4], les points de suture [5] et la colle de fibrine [6], chacune avec de bons résultats. La tension exercée sur le vaisseau par le brassard en silicone est importante dans la mesure où un brassard trop serré peut provoquer une obstruction de l'écoulement sanguin, alors qu'un brassard trop lâche peut conduire à des résultats faux-positifs.…”