*Corresponding author:
Sanjay Warrier, Chris O’Brien Life house Centre, 119-143 Missenden Rd. Institute of Academic Surgery, RPA, Camper down, Sydney, AustraliaReceived: September 29, 2017; Published: October 12, 2017
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000432
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SPY Elite technology utilizes ICG angiography and is a method of intra-operative tissue perfusion assessment. In breast reconstructive surgery, knowledge of skin flap perfusion can assist intra-operative decision making. Altering the surgical plan accordingly can decrease the risk of ischemic complications. The current case series includes six mastectomy and complex reconstructive operative cases that utilized SPY Elite technology. The cases demonstrate how SPY Elite assessment led to changes in intra-operative decision making in a group of predominantly high risk patients.
Keywords : Elite; Indocyanine Green; Breast Cancer; Mastectomy; Practice Changing
Abbreviations : ADM: A cellular Dermal Matrixes; DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma in-situ; DTI: Direct to Implant; GTN: Glyceryl Trinitrate; ICG: Indocyanine Green; MDT: Multidisciplinary Team; NIR: Near- Infrared; PMRT: Post Mastectomy Radio Therapy; SPY: Spy Elite
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