Preliminary evaluation of near-infrared vein visualization technology in the screening of palatal blood vessels

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YAPRAK E., Kayaalti-Yuksek S.

MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL, vol.23, no.1, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 23 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.4317/medoral.21996
• Journal Name: MEDICINA ORAL PATOLOGIA ORAL Y CIRUGIA BUCAL
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Avoidance from palatal blood vessel rupture is a major concern during the palatal soft tissue graft surgery. There is no defined chair-side and case-specific palatal blood vessel detection approach to facilitate the harvesting process. The objective of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of a near-infrared vein visualization system in the screening process of palatal blood vessels.