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26.11.2018 | Leitthema
Intraoperative quality control with transit time flow measurement
Methods in peripheral vascular surgery
verfasst von:
Prof. Dr. P. Vikatmaa, A. Albäck
Erschienen in:
Gefässchirurgie
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Ausgabe 8/2018
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Abstract
Vascular reconstructions carry a high risk of early and late failure, leading potentially to major problems. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure the quality of reconstructions at the end of every operation. No method has been shown to be superior to others and it is beneficial for the vascular surgeons to master many techniques. Transit time flow measurement (TTFM) is a fast and easy way to directly evaluate the desired end result; blood flow to the end organ. It is not problem-free nor totally reliable. In addition to TTFM different quality control methods including their pros and cons are discussed.