title: Use of the implantable Doppler in free tissue breast reconstruction.
abstract: In this article, the authors discuss the advances in monitoring free tissue transfers, with a focus on the implantable Doppler system. Authors address indications and techniques for implanting the Doppler system, in addition to presenting a framework to assess the reliability and potential benefits of the implantable Doppler device.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Mercy Medical Center, 227 St Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA.
authors.forename: Mazen I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Bedri
authors.forename: Bernard W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000295:instrumentation*