%0 Journal Article
%T Noninvasive thermographic visualization of the extent of carotid plaque distribution during carotid endarterectomy using an uncooled infrared camera.
%A Otani N
%A Ishihara M
%A Fujita M
%A Wada K
%A Mori K
%J Surg Neurol Int
%V 5
%N 0
%D 2014
%M 25317359
暂无%R 10.4103/2152-7806.142034
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Intraoperative thermographic confirmation of the extent of carotid plaque distribution using an uncooled infrared camera was assessed during carotid endarterectomy (CEA).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>This camera was small, light, and provided high temperature resolution (<0.022 degrees), thus allowing detection of the changes in thermal radiation induced by surface temperature differences.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Vascular flow of the artery appeared as a light color, and absence of flow as a dark color. Vascular re-flow was recognized as a bright color. Therefore, vascular flow could be evaluated using the uncooled infrared camera during CEA. The uncooled infrared camera offers real-time information on vascular patency and extent of plaque. Spatial resolution and image quality are satisfactory, and the procedure can be repeated easily and safely.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>We have shown that the uncooled infrared camera could be a new and feasible technology for intraoperative imaging of the vascular flow, and isconsidered to be clinically useful during CEA.