Augmented reality and dynamic infrared thermography for perforator mapping in the anterolateral thigh.

ABSTRACT: Dynamic infrared thermography (DIRT) has been used for the preoperative mapping of cutaneous perforators. This technique has shown a positive correlation with intraoperative findings. Our aim was to evaluate the accuracy of perforator mapping with DIRT and augmented reality using a portable projector. For this purpose, three volunteers had both of their anterolateral thighs assessed for the presence and location of cutaneous perforators using DIRT. The obtained image of these "hotspots" was projected back onto the thigh and the presence of Doppler signals within a 10-cm diameter from the midpoint between the lateral patella and the anterior superior iliac spine was assessed using a handheld Doppler device. Hotspots were identified in all six anterolateral thighs and were successfully proje

SUBMITTER: Cifuentes IJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5968320 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature