The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the EchoMark and EchoSure as an ultrasound-based method of monitoring the viability of free flaps and patency of at-risk vessels.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
14
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Surgeon Evaluation of Improved Monitoring Ability Via Questionnaire With Likert Scale
Surgeon evaluation of improved monitoring ability via questionnaire with likert scale
Time frame: Through study completion
Surgeon Evaluation of Satisfaction
Surgeon evaluation of satisfaction via questionnaire with likert scale
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Flap Failure Rate
Percentage of flaps that fail
Time frame: Through patient stay, up to 5 days post-op
Flap Takeback Rate
Percentage of flaps that require return to the OR after the baseline procedure through 5 days post-op.
Time frame: Through patient stay, up to 5 days post-op
Flap Salvage Rate
Percentage of flaps that require salvage after the baseline procedure
Time frame: Through patient stay, up to 5 days post-op
Total Cost of Hospitalization
Time frame: Through patient stay, up to 5 days post-op
Time From OR Departure to Return to OR
Number of hours from when the subject's baseline procedure ends until a secondary trip to the OR if required.
Time frame: Through patient stay, up to 5 days post-op
Nurse Evaluation of Improved Monitoring Via Questionnaire With Likert Scale
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
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