Assistance to Surgery by Means of Infrared Functional Imaging: Preliminary Results

Abstract

Infrared Functional Imaging was used in microsurgery and cardio-surgery operation to asses correct blood re-perfusion after de-clamping of anastomoses. Reimplantation of arm, local sympathectomy and coronary bypass were considered. Moreover, IRFI was used to follow up the restoration of the neurovascular functions thanks to the study of the changes in the thermoregulatory capabilities of the treated district. The study has proved that IRFI can be advantageously used in these fields thanks to its features non-invasiveness, high temperature, spatial and time resolution and real time availability of data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA410437

Entities

People

  • Arcangelo Merla
  • Gian Luca Romani
  • Luigi Di Donato

Organizations

  • D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Availability
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Electronic Mail
  • Engineering
  • High Temperature
  • Human Body
  • Implantation
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Microsurgery
  • Military Research
  • Perfusion
  • Surgery
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Traumatic Amputation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.