Fluorescein elimination as a measure of island flap perfusion.
The fluorescein test has been used as a means of assessing flap viability for almost 40 years. This study was performed in an attempt to determine if recording of the elimination of dye--combined with dye uptake measurement--could provide reliable and consistent monitoring of island flap perfusion.
D000818:Animals; D005452:Fluoresceins / Q000378:metabolism*; D005470:Fluorometry; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D010477:Perfusion; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D005452:Fluoresceins