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Why Measure Flow?

"The primary aim of intraoperative volume flow measurement is to obtain information on the immediate result of the reconstruction where a technical failure may jeopardize an otherwise successful operation."

- Lundell A, Bergqvist D. Intraoperative flow measurements in vascular reconstruction. Ann Chir Gynaecol 81(2):187-191, 1992

 

Improve Patient Outcomes

Transonic Flow-QC® provides an immediate, quantitative functional assessment of the quality of a graft or vessel while the patient is still in the OR.

 

Reduce the Need for Revision

Transonic Flow-QC® either confirms a clinical assessment or prompts a reassessment. This may prevent or delay the need for future revisions.

 

Document Surgical Success

A printout of a phasic flow pattern becomes a permanent record for a patient’s chart, and for residents training to improve outcomes.

 

Save Time

Replace the need for time-consuming intraoperative angiography

 

Be Aware of Post-therapy Needs

A bypass graft that is technically correct could be supplying inadequate flow due to "poor distal run-off". This can alert the surgeon to the need for post-operative therapies.

 

Get Peace of Mind

When flow measurements are taken post anticoagulation reversal, surgeons can leave the OR knowing that critical conduits are patent.



“Not a day goes by that these flow measurements don’t solve a problem for me.”
- B. Mindich MD, 2002

 

 

"Why Measure Flow Intraoperatively?" A Surgeon's Perspective, Tom Wolvos, MD