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Cerebrovascular Surgery
Reduce Intraoperative Stroke Risk
with Volume Flow Measurements
•
Identify Inadvertent Vessel Compromise
•
Confirm Flow Preservation
•
Quantify Flow Augmentation
Research
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Charbel Flowprobes® Provide On-the-Spot
Quantitative Measurements
Intraoperative measurements with
the bayonet-style Charbel Flowprobe®
take the guesswork out of blood flow
during aneurysm clipping, extracranial
to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass surgeries,
arteriovenous malformations (AVMs),
dural fistula obliteration, and tumor
resection surgeries.
During aneurysm clipping surgery, flow
measurements help surgeons achieve
optimal clip placement to obliterate the
aneurysm without compromising flow
in parent vessels and distal branches
that might cause an intraoperative
stroke. Measurements either confirm
the surgeon’s clinical assessment of flow
preservation, or expose the need for
immediate correction of flow deficits.
Moreover, during temporary clippings,
flow measurements offer an assessment
of collateral flow reserve and predict the
safety of the temporary clipping.
“Flow is a vital parameter during cerebrovascular surgery; including flow
in my surgical approach gives me a high degree of control over surgical
outcome. When I close the patient, I know the patient will recover without
ischemia surprises. This translates into peace of mind for the patient and me,
and saves money for the hospital.” F Charbel, MD, FACS
“One of the major risks associated with aneurysm surgery is the potential for
inadvertent occlusion or compromise of the vascular branches from which
the aneurysm arises, which can result in stroke.” “Use of the ultrasonic flow
probe provides real-time immediate feedback concerning vessel patency …
Intraoperative flow measurement is a valuable adjunct for enhancing the
safety of aneurysm surgery.“ S Amin-Hanjani, MD, FACS
“Transit-time flow measurements are useful for surgical management during
cerebrovascular surgery. The technique was simple to use and provided
sensitive, stable, reliable results. The method revealed distal branch flow drop
after aneurysm clipping, or residual flow during temporary clipping, and has
the potential to predict post-operative complications in bypass or carotid
endarterectomy surgeries.
N Nakayama, MD
TRANSIT-TIME ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY
MEASURES VOLUME FLOW, NOT VELOCITY
During EC-IC bypass surgery to preserve
or augment distal cerebral perfusion,
intraoperative flow measurements help
the surgeon choose the most appropriate
bypass and predict its future patency.
Intraoperative flow measurements provide
invaluable quantitative flow information
to augment the surgeon’s clinical
armamentarium. No other technology
produces flow data so quickly, accurately,
and non-intrusively during cerebrovascular
surgery as do Transonic® intraoperative
Flowmeters.
Two transducers pass ultrasonic signals, alternately intersecting
the vessel in upstream and downstream directions. The difference
between the two transit times yields a measure of volume flow.
Transonic Systems Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative biomedical measurement
equipment. Founded in 1983, Transonic sells “gold standard” transit-time ultrasound
flowmeters and monitors for surgical, hemodialysis, pediatric critical care, perfusion,
interventional radiology and research applications. In addition, Transonic provides
pressure and pressure volume systems, laser Doppler flowmeters and telemetry systems.
www.transonic.com
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U.S.A.
Tel: +1 607-257-5300
Fax: +1 607-257-7256
[email protected]
Transonic Europe B.V.
Business Park Stein 205
6181 MB Elsloo
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43-407-7200
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[email protected]
Transonic Asia Inc.
6F-3 No 5 Hangsiang Rd
Dayuan, Taoyuan County
33747 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886 3399-5806
Fax: +886 3399-5805
[email protected]
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Tokorozawa Saitama
359-0038 Japan
Tel: +81 04-2946-8541
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[email protected]
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Cerebrovascular Surgery
Charbel Micro-Flowprobes®
Volume Flow When Minutes Count!
Cerebrovascular surgery seeks to
preserve blood flow in intracranial
vessels or to augment flow to
cerebral territories. Intraoperative
measurements of volume flow assure
the integrity of flow in cerebral vessels
or they alert the surgeon to dangerous
flow deficits during:
• Aneurysm Obliteration Surgery:
Quantitative flow data guides clip
placement for full preservation of
flow in parent vessels and distal
branches.
• Revascularization (EC-IC Bypass)
Surgery for Occlusive Disease: Flow
measurement quantifies an increase
in flow after revascularization.
Intracranial measurements decrease
the need for disruptive intraoperative
angiography. Measurements also
provide documentation of flow for the
patient’s record.
A shorter bayonet handle MB-S and
MR-S Micro Flowprobes are designed
to be used under the microscope
for extracranial vessels such as the
superficial temporal artery during
STA-MCA bypass surgery.
SPECIFICATIONS
PROBE
CATALOG #
VESSEL SIZE
size
x = N, D; k = R, B
outer diameter mm
1.5 mm
2 mm
3 mm
HQx 1.5 Mk
HQx 2 Mk
HQx 3 Mk
1.0 - 1.5
1.5 - 2.7
2.5 - 3.7
3 mm
4 mm
6 mm
HQx 3 Mk-S
HQx 4 Mk-S
HQx 6 Mk-S
2.5 - 3.7
3.3 - 4.7
4.4 - 6.6
MB-Series Flowprobes ship pre-sterilized for use where
Creutzfeldt-Jakobs disease transmission is a concern.
MR-Series Flowprobes are re-sterilizable (up to 16
sterilization cycles for HQNxMR and up to 50 cycles for
HQDxMR).
INTRACRANIAL FLOWPROBES
Flexible
neck
Probe
body
Long bayonet neck
Reflector
Fig. 1: MB-Series & MR-Series Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® are designed for deep intracranial
surgery. Their long bayonet handle permits use under a surgical microscope. A
flexible neck segment permits the Flowprobe neck to be bent, as needed, to optimally
position the probe around a vessel.
Fig. 2: Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® are available in three sizes, 1.5 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm.
EXTRACRANIAL FLOWPROBES
Intracranial
Flexible
neck
Extracranial
Fig. 3: Comparison of
Flowprobe bodies
of intracranial
Flowprobes (top)
and extracranial
Flowprobes.
Short bayonet
Probe neck
body
Reflector
Fig. 4: MB-S & MR-S-Series Micro-Flowprobes (3 mm, 4 mm,
6 mm) feature a shorter bayonet handle and larger
flowsensing body to be used during on extracranial
vessels during EC-IC bypass surgery.
Intracranial
Extracranial
Fig. 5: Comparison of bayonet handles of the MB-Series Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® for
intracranial vessels and the MB-S & -MR-S-Series Micro-Flowprobes for extracranial
vessels during EC-IC bypass surgery.
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Cerebrovascular Surgery
Flowmeters: Cerebrovascular Surgery
Transonic’s new Optima Flow-QC® Meter takes
transit-time ultrasound flow measurement resolution
to the highest level. The Optima’s unprecedented
resolution accompanies lower offsets, and doubles
the accuracy for low flows. The Optima can be used
alone or with the AureFlo® System to continuously
measure, display, record and document absolute
volume flow
• Provides unsurpassed accuracy and resolution
• Ensures flow integrity
• Immediate, quantitative flow measurements
HT353 Single-channel Optima Flowmeter
The AureFlo® system continuously measures, displays,
records and documents absolute volume flow and
other derived parameters. Shown here with the new
HT353 single-channel Optima Flowmeter, it can be
used with Transonic’s Charbel Micro-Flowprobes®.
HT364 Dual-channel Optima Flowmeter
Transonic Systems Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative biomedical measurement
equipment. Founded in 1983, Transonic sells “gold standard” transit-time ultrasound
flowmeters and monitors for surgical, hemodialysis, pediatric critical care, perfusion,
interventional radiology and research applications. In addition, Transonic provides
pressure and pressure volume systems, laser Doppler flowmeters and telemetry systems.
www.transonic.com
AMERICAS
EUROPE
ASIA/PACIFIC
JAPAN
Transonic Systems Inc.
34 Dutch Mill Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 607-257-5300
Fax: +1 607-257-7256
[email protected]
Transonic Europe B.V.
Business Park Stein 205
6181 MB Elsloo
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43-407-7200
Fax: +31 43-407-7201
[email protected]
Transonic Asia Inc.
6F-3 No 5 Hangsiang Rd
Dayuan, Taoyuan County
33747 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886 3399-5806
Fax: +886 3399-5805
[email protected]
Transonic Japan Inc.
KS Bldg 201, 735-4 Kita-Akitsu
Tokorozawa Saitama
359-0038 Japan
Tel: +81 04-2946-8541
Fax: +81 04-2946-8542
[email protected]
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Medical Note
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement
during Aneurysm Clipping Surgery
Courtesy of F.T. Charbel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® measure blood
flow in major cerebral vessels. The Flowprobes
use ultrasonic transit-time principles to directly
measure volume blood flow, not velocity.
Measurements detect low flow states that
might result in intraoperative strokes.
Measurements Steps:
1. Identify Vessels at Risk
Expose and identify parent vessels and distal
outflow vessels of the aneurysm.
2. Select Flowprobe Size
Measure the vessel diameter of the vessels at
risk with a gauge before opening the Probe
package. Select a Probe size so that the
vessel will fill between 75% - 100% of the
ultrasonic sensing window of the Probe.
3. Apply Flowprobe
Determine the optimal position for applying
the Probe on the vessel. Select a site wide
enough to accommodate the Probe’s
acoustic reflector without compromising
perforating arteries coming off the vessel.
Apply the Probe so that the entire vessel lies
within the ultrasonic sensing window of the
Probe and aligns with the Probe body.
Bend the Probe’s flexible neck segment as
needed. As the Flowprobe is being applied
to the vessel, listen to FlowSound®. The
higher the pitch, the greater the flow.
Sterile saline or cerebrospinal fluid may
be used to flood the Probe lumen and
provide ultrasound coupling. Do not irrigate
continuously because the Flowprobe will
also measure saline flow. The Signal Quality
Indicator (bucket display) on the Flowmeter
indicates acoustic contact. If acoustic contact
falls below an acceptable value, an acoustic
error message will be displayed.
4. Measure Baseline Flows
Before clipping the aneurysm, measure
baseline flows in all vessels at risk. Measure
baseline flows following burst suppression,
since these protective agents will decrease
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baseline flows. Record the baseline flow
measurements and the patient’s blood
pressure on the Flow Record.
5. Document Flows
After applying the Flowprobe, wait 10-15
seconds for mean readings to stabilize.
Then press the PRINT button on the
Flowmeter or take a snapshot on AureFlo®
to document the phasic flow patterns for
the case record. If the Flowmeter displays
a negative flow, press the INVERT button
to change the polarity before printing the
waveform.
6. Post-Clip Flows & Compare to Baseline
After an aneurysm has been clipped,
remeasure flow in each of the vessels and
compare the post-clip flows with baseline
flows. Each measurement should be equal
or greater than the respective baseline
flow. Greater flows are expected in cases
where the aneurysm has compromised flow
well below the vessel’s expected flow level
(chart on back side). Temporary clipping can
also produce hyperemia which can cause
flows to be 20-30 % higher than baseline.
RIGHT SUPERIOR CEREBELLAR ANEURYSM with Flowprobe
placed on superior cerebellar artery (SCA) to measure restoration
of flow after clipping the aneurysm.
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during
Aneurysm Clipping Surgery
POSTERIOR CIRCULATION
PCA
Basilar
PCom
ICA
ACom
MCA
ACA
ICA
ANTERIOR CIRCULATION
Vertebral
Common sites for anterior circulation aneurysms include the carotid ophthalmic artery (OpthA), Internal Carotid Artery (ICA) bifurcation, Middle
Cerebral Artery (MCA) bifurcation, M1 Segment MCA, Anterior Cerebral Communicating Artery (AComA), and Posterior Communicating Artery
(PComA) artery. The most common sites for aneurysms in the posterior cerebral circulation include the basilar artery (BA), posterior Inferior cerebellar
artery (PICA) and superior cerebellar artery (SCA).
Flow Measurement Protocol
Identify Vessels at Risk
Select Proper Flowprobe Size
Measure Baseline Flows
in all vessels at risk
Measure Post-clip Flows
in all vessels at risk
Compare Post-clip Flows
to Baseline Flow
Flow equal or more
than baseline
Flow Preserved
in vessels at risk
Flow less than
baseline
Re-examine/adjust clip
and remeasure flow.
Flow Measurement Summary
• Measure vessel and select a Flowprobe size
so that the vessel will fill at least 75% of
the Flowprobe’s lumen. Use sterile saline
or cerebrospinal fluid to obtain good
ultrasonic contact between the Flowprobe
and the vessel.
• Bend the Flowprobe’s flexible segment to
best position the Flowprobe around the
vessel. Listen to FlowSound® to hear volume
flow.
• When readings stabilize, flow data can
be captured by recording or taking a
snapshot on the Aureflo®, or by pressing
PRINT on a HT300-Series Flowmeter. If the
HT300-Series LED flow reading is negative,
press INVERT to reverse the polarity of the
flow reading from negative to positive
before printing out the waveform.
Measurement Review
• Measure baseline flows before clipping
•
•
aneurysm.
Measure flow after temporary clipping of an
aneurysm to check integrity of flow.
Confirm flow restoration after permanent
clipping by comparing post-clipping flows
with baseline flows.
Case Report: Flow-based SCA Aneurysm Clipping
Courtesy: F.T. Charbel, M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor and Head, Neurosurgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
2)
1)
Flowprobe
Oculomotor
Nerve
Optic
Nerve
Basilar a.
ICA
ACA
SCA
MCA
PCA
Aneurysm
A patient presented with headaches and diplopia.
A cerebral angiogram confirmed a right cerebellar
aneurysm. Meticulous dissection on the right
side exposed an aneurysm between the superior
cerebellar artery (SCA) and posterior cerebral
artery (PCA).
Baseline SCA flow, 18 mL/min
30
mL/min
Vessel(s) at Risk Identified
Aneurysm
0
Baseline Flow Measurements
The Charbel Micro-Flowprobe® was first placed
on the SCA. Flow measured 6-18 cc/min. The
Flowprobe was then placed on the PCA and
flow measured 34-36 cc/min.
4)
3)
Clip being
positioned
Clip in place
mL/min
0
Integrity of Flow Checked after aneurysm clipping
SCA flow dropped to 2-4 cc/min.
PCA flow was recorded as 55-60 cc/min
30
Clip repositioned: SCA flow restored to baseline
mL/min
Initial clip placement compromises SCA flow
30
0
Correction
The SCA was found to be partially incorporated in
the clip. Following repositioning of the clip, SCA
and PCA flows returned almost to baseline levels.
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during
Ameurysm Clipping Surgery Cont.
TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: ANEURYSM SURGERY
M1
2.0
Expected Flows*
ml/min
80-110
A1
2.0
40-60
ICA
3.0
120-170
M1
2.0
80-110
A1
2.0
40-60
ICA
3.0
120-170
M1
2.0
80-110
A1
2.0
40-60
ICA
3.0
120-170
AChA
1.5
20-60
M1
2.0
80-110
A1
2.0
40-60
A1 (ipsilateral)
2.0
40-60
A1 (contralateral)
2.0
40-60
A2 (both)
1.5
40-50
Middle Cerebral A
(MCA)
M2 (outlet)
2.0
50-80
Post. Inferior
Cerebellar A (PICA)
VA
3.0
100-200
PICA
2.0
10-15
Superior Cerebellar
A (SCA)
SCA (ipsilateral)
1.5
18-20
PCA
2.0
26-30
P2 (ipsilateral)
2.0
26-30
SCA
1.5
18-20
Aneurysm Site
Carotid
Ophthamic A (Opth)
Posterior
Communicating A
(PCom)
Anterior Choroidal
A (ACh)
Carotid
Bifurcation (ICA)
Anterior
Communicating A
(ACom)
Basilar Tip A (BA)
Probe Placement
Size mm
Tips
Usually large aneurysms with no proximal control.
Flow must be preserved in the the ICA and M1 and A1 outlet
vessels.
Usually large aneurysms with no proximal control.
Flow must be preserved in the the ICA and M1 and A1 outlet
vessels.
Flow in the anterior choroidal is particularly important.
The 1.5 mm probe is good for this vessel.
The technical challenge is to preserve flow in the M1 and A1
outlet vessels. Flow in the ICA (3 mm) can be checked also.
High risk. The technical challenge is to preserve flow in the
A2 outlet vessels.No change in both A2s indicates flow is fully
preserved. One A1 usually predominates and feeds both vessels.
This is a straightforward, relatively low stress case for the
surgeon.
One of the easiest places to put the probe.
Check flow in proximal or distal VA and PICA.
Check flow in ipsilateral SCA and PCA (Posterior Cerebral Artery).
The perforators will still need to be inspected.
PCom (prelude to sacrifice)
* Expected Flow rates courtesy of F.T. Charbel M.D., F.A.C.S
Transonic Systems Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative biomedical measurement
equipment. Founded in 1983, Transonic sells “gold standard” transit-time ultrasound
flowmeters and monitors for surgical, hemodialysis, pediatric critical care, perfusion,
interventional radiology and research applications. In addition, Transonic provides
pressure and pressure volume systems, laser Doppler flowmeters and telemetry systems.
www.transonic.com
AMERICAS
EUROPE
ASIA/PACIFIC
JAPAN
Transonic Systems Inc.
34 Dutch Mill Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 607-257-5300
Fax: +1 607-257-7256
[email protected]
Transonic Europe B.V.
Business Park Stein 205
6181 MB Elsloo
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43-407-7200
Fax: +31 43-407-7201
[email protected]
Transonic Asia Inc.
6F-3 No 5 Hangsiang Rd
Dayuan, Taoyuan County
33747 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886 3399-5806
Fax: +886 3399-5805
[email protected]
Transonic Japan Inc.
KS Bldg 201, 735-4 Kita-Akitsu
Tokorozawa Saitama
359-0038 Japan
Tel: +81 04-2946-8541
Fax: +81 04-2946-8542
[email protected]
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Medical Note
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement
during Arterial EC-IC Bypass Surgery
Courtesy of FT Charbel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Introduction
When an arterial extracranial-intracranial (ECIC) bypass is selected to augment flow during
surgery for occlusive cerebrovascular disease,
the Charbel Micro-Flowprobe® assesses the
patency and adequacy of flow before, during
and after construction of the bypass. Transonic
®
Flow-QC either confirms that the bypass
is working well, or prompts a revision if a
technical error is suspected. Measurements are
also taken periodically during closure of the
skin incision to make sure the bypass has not
kinked or twisted (See Case Report on page 3).
Arterial Bypass
For an arterial bypass (Fig. 1), baseline flows
are first measured in the extracranial and
intracranial vessels. After the extracranial artery
is cut, free flow of the artery is measured by
allowing the cut distal end to bleed freely for
15-20 seconds (Fig. 2). This free flow represents
the amount of flow at zero resistance or the
“carrying capacity” of the bypass, the maximum
flow that the artery can deliver.
Once the bypass is constructed, post-anastomotic flow is measured (Fig. 3) in the donor
artery. The Cut Flow Index (CFI) is calculated
by dividing the Post-Bypass Flow by the Free
Flow. If post-bypass flow exceeds 50% of (CFI
> 0.5), the bypass can be considered successful.
If bypass flow is below 50% of free flow with
no clinical justification such as a poor quality
recipient vessel, the surgeon should reexamine
the bypass for technical problems, and revise if
necessary.
Reference
1Amin-Hanjani, S., Du, X., Milnarevich, N., Meglio, G., Zhao, M., Charbel, F.T.,
“The Cut Flow Index: An Intraoperative Predictor of the Success of EC-IC Bypass
for Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease,” Neurosurgery 2005; 56:75-85. (Transonic
Reference # 2922AH)
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Fig. 1: Lateral view of an arterial workhorse STA-MCA EC-IC Bypass.
The STA is exposed, cut and anastomosed to the MCA via an
end-to-side anastomosis.
Fig. 3: Flow being measured on the
bypass after its anastomosis
to recipient artery.
Fig. 2: Measurement of free “cut”
flow of extracranial artery
before anastomosis to an
intrcranial artery..
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement
during Arterial EC-IC Bypass Surgery Cont.
Measurements Steps:
Measurement Protocol
Extracranial Donor Artery
Measure and record baseline flows in
recipient intracranial artery proximal
and distal to target anastomotic site.
1.Choose the appropriate size Probe to measure baseline
flow in the extracranial donor artery. Record flow on the
EC-IC Bypass Record.
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
3 mm
2.5 - 3.7 mm
4 mm
3.3 - 4.7 mm
6 mm
4.4 - 6.6 min
2.After cutting the extracranial artery, measure the free
flow in the donor (Fig. 2) to determine the flow or
“carrying” capacity of the bypass. Record flow on the
EC-IC Bypass Record.
3.After the bypass has been anastomosed to the recipient
vessel, measure post-bypass flow in the donor (Fig. 3) and
compare with free flow. Record flow on the EC-IC Bypass
Record.
4.If post-bypass flow in the donor artery is substantially less
(<50%) than free flow, reexamine the anastomosis and
redo, if necessary.
Intracranial Recipient Artery
1.Choose an appropriate size Flowprobe and measure and
record baseline flow in the intracranial recipient artery.
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
1.5 mm
1.0 - 1.5 mm
2 mm
1.5 - 2.7 mm
3 mm
2.5 - 3.7 mm
2.After the bypass has been constructed, measure flow in
the recipient vessel and compare to pre-bypass (bypass)
flow. Record flow on the EC-IC Bypass Record.
3.If post-bypass flow in the recipient artery is considerably less than pre-bypass flow, reexamine the bypass
and redo, if necessary and press the PRINT button on
the Flowmeter to document the phasic flow patterns for
the case record. If the HT300-Series Flowmeter displays
a negative flow, press the INVERT button to change the
polarity before printing the waveform.
Select Flowprobe Size for Donor
Extracranial Artery
Measure in situ baseline flow in
donor extracranial artery
Cut donor extracranial artery
Measure and record free (cut) flow
in donor artery
Anastomose donor artery to
intracranial recipient to create
EC-IC bypass
Measure and record post-bypass
flow in donor artery
Calculate Cut Flow Index (CFI)
Post Bypass Flow
CFI = ———————
Cut ”Free” Flow
CFI < 0.5
Examine bypass for
kinks etc.; Analyze
recipient bed.
CFI > 0.5
Patent Bypass
Measure post-bypass flows at
proximal and distal recipient artery
sites to document surgical success.
Case Report: Blood Flow Measurement
Detects Embolus at Anastomosis
Courtesy: F.T. Charbel, M.D., F.A.C.S., Professor and Head, Neurosurgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Background
In 2004, University of Illinois at Chicago cerebrovascular surgeons F.T. Charbel
and S. Amin-Hanjani introduced the concept of a Cut Flow Index to evaluate the
quality of an extracranial to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass used to augment flow
during cerebral ischemia.1
EC-IC Bypass Surgery
A surgical team headed by Dr. Sepideh Hanjani undertook extracranial to
intracranial (EC-IC) bypass surgery to create a bypass from the superficial
temporal artery (STA) to the middle cerebral artery (MCA).
Cut Flow Measured
Per their standard protocol, they measured the Cut Flow of the intended bypass
conduit, the STA, with a Transonic® Flowprobe. STA Cut Flow measured 82 mL/
min indicating that the STA had a good carrying capacity for use as a bypass.
Bypass Flow Measured
The bypass was created with the STA and bypass flow was measured. It
measured 80 mL/min. The surgeons were pleased with an excellent Cut Flow
Index of 0.98. After repeated measurements and stable flows, wound closure
commenced.
Last Flow Check before Wound Closure
Just before placing the last few skin stitches, the surgeon again rechecked the
STA bypass flow. To the surgical team’s surprise, the flow had dropped to less
than 20 mL/min.
Measurement of free “cut” flow
of the extracranial bypass.
Embolus Removed/Flow Measured/Flow Restored
The wound was reopened and the surgeon discovered an embolus at the anastomosis. The embolus
had presumably formed in the STA during the surgery and had dislodged after removal of the
muscle retractors and had travelled into the anastomotic site. The microscope was quickly returned
into the field and Dr. Hanjani made a small cut in the recipient artery at a branching site distal
to the anastomosis. The incision allowed the thrombus to escape. Subsequent intraoperative flow
measurements corroborated restoration of flow in the bypass to the pre-embolus level.
STA
Flow Summary
Free Flow
82 mL/min
STA Bypass
80 mL/min
STA Bypass at wound closure
20 mL/min
STA Bypass after embolus release
80 mL/min
Cut Flow Index
0.98
Reference
1Amin-Hanjani, S., Du, X., Milnarevich, N., Meglio,
G., Zhao, M., Charbel, F.T., “The Cut Flow
Index: An Intraoperative Predictor of the Success
of EC-IC Bypass for Occlusive Cerebrovascular
Disease,” Neurosurgery 2005; 56:75-85.
(Transonic Reference # 2922AH)
Flow Measurement Summary
Measure vessels and choose correct size Flowprobe. Add
saline/cerebrospinal fluid as needed to obtain good
ultrasonic contact. When the flow reading is stable, press
PRINT on a HT300-Series Flowmeter or take a snapshot on
the AureFlo® to document flow for the patient’s record.
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during
EC-IC Bypass Surgery Cont.
Equipment: Flowmeters
Intracranial and Extracranial Flowprobes
INTRACRANIAL FLOWPROBES
Flexible
neck
Probe
body
Long bayonet
neck
Reflector
Fig. 6: -MB Series & -MR-Series Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® are designed for deep intracranial surgery. Their long bayonet handle permits use under a surgical microscope. A
flexible neck segment permits the Flowprobe neck to be bent, as needed, to optimally
position the probe around a vessel.
EXTRACRANIAL FLOWPROBES
Intracranial
Flexible
neck
Short bayonet
Probe neck
body
Extracranial
Fig. 4: The AureFlo® system continuously
measures, displays, records and
documents absolute volume flow.
Fig. 7: Comparison of
Flowprobe bodies
of intracranial
Flowprobes (top)
and extracranial
Flowprobes
(bottom).
Reflector
Fig. 8: -MB-S & -MR-S-Series Micro-Flowprobes (3 mm, 4 mm,
6 mm) feature a shorter bayonet handle and larger
flowsensing body to be used during on extracranial
vessels during EC-IC bypass surgery.
References
Fig. 5: HT353-Series Single-channel Optima
Flowmeter can be used with Transonic
Charbel Micro-Flowprobes®.
Amin-Hanjani S, “Cerebral Revascularization: Extracranial-Intracranial bypass,” J Neurosurg Sci 2011;
55(2): 107-16. (Transonic Reference # 9554AH)
Charbel, FT et al. “Superficial Temporal Artery - Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass,” Neurosurgery 2004.
Amin-Hanjani, S et al, “The Cut Flow Index: An Intraoperative Predictor of the Success of EC-IC Bypass for
Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease,” Neurosurgery 2004. (Transonic Reference # 2922AH)
Transonic Systems Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative biomedical measurement
equipment. Founded in 1983, Transonic sells “gold standard” transit-time ultrasound
flowmeters and monitors for surgical, hemodialysis, pediatric critical care, perfusion,
interventional radiology and research applications. In addition, Transonic provides
pressure and pressure volume systems, laser Doppler flowmeters and telemetry systems.
www.transonic.com
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U.S.A.
Tel: +1 607-257-5300
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Business Park Stein 205
6181 MB Elsloo
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43-407-7200
Fax: +31 43-407-7201
[email protected]
Transonic Asia Inc.
6F-3 No 5 Hangsiang Rd
Dayuan, Taoyuan County
33747 Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Cerebrovascular Surgery
Medical Note
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement
during STA-M4/MCA Bypass Surgery
for Moyamoya Revascularization
Introduction
One strategy to alleviate the symptoms of Moyamoya
syndrome is the surgical creation of an arterial extracranial
to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass from the superficial temporal
artery (STA) to the M4 middle cerebral artery branch. The
bypass is designed to augment flow in the intracranial
territories (Fig. 1).
During surgery, the Charbel Micro-Flowprobe® is used to
measure direct volume blood flow in the STA bypass and
small target M4/MCA vessels. Intraoperative blood flow
measurements confirm the quality of the anastomosis and
assure that the target area is receiving sufficient blood
from the bypass. Measurements also prompt revision if a
technical error is suspected.
Flow Measurement Steps
Measure mean arterial pressure (MAP), end-tidal CO2 and
temperature. Record values on an Bypass Flow Record.
Pre-anastomosis: Intracranial Recipient Artery
1.Measure the diameter of the intracranial recipient artery
(M4/MCA) and choose an appropriately sized Charbel
Micro-Flowprobe® to measure recipient vessel flow.
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
1.5 mm
2 mm
3 mm
1.0 - 1.5 mm
1.5 - 2.7 mm
2.5 - 3.7 mm
2.Measure recipient vessel (M4/MCA) flow.
3.Record flow and flow direction on EC-IC Bypass Record.
Extracranial Donor Artery
4.Dissect the extracranial STA artery free, and skeletonize
a segment for application of the Flowprobe.
5.Measure the diameter of the extracranial donor artery
(STA) and choose the appropriately sized Flowprobe to
measure STA baseline flow.
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
1.5 mm
2 mm
3 mm
4 mm
6 mm
1.0 - 1.5 mm
1.5 - 2.7 mm
2.5 - 3.7 mm
3.3 - 4.7 mm
4.4 - 6.6 mm
Moyamoya EC-IC Bypass MedicalNoteA4(NS-319-mn)Rev B 2013
Fig. 1: Lateral view of an arterial flow augmentation STA-MCA
EC-IC Bypass used to revascularize cranial territories for
Moyamoya syndrome. The STA is exposed, cut and anastomosed to the MCA via an end-to-side anastomosis.
Post-anastomotic Flow Measurements
6.After construction of the STA-MCA bypass,
measure post--anastomotic flows in the
intracranial and extracranial arteries
sequentially in the following order:
1) distal M4/MCA (Fig. 3);
2) proximal M4/MCA;
3) distal STA;
4) proximal STA.
7.If post-bypass flow in the recipient
artery (sum of absolute values of
distal and proximal M4/MCA flow) is
not significantly above the pre-bypass
flow, reexamine the anastomosis and
the bypass for kinks or twists and
redo, if necessary. Apply a vasodilator
(papaverine) when there has been some
vasospasm due to manipulation of the
vessel and/or flow measurements seem
to be low or absent.
8. Record flow rates and flow directions,
MAP, end-tidal CO2, and occlusion time
on the EC-IC Bypass Record.
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during STA-MCA
Bypass Surgery for Moyamoya Revascularization Cont.
Protocol: Flow Measurement during EC-IC Bypass
Revascularization for Moyamoya Syndrome
Measure size of recipient intracranial artery (M4/
MCA) and choose appropriate size Flowprobe.
Measure baseline flow of recipient intracranial
artery (M4/MCA) at anastomotic site. Record flow.
Measure size of donor artery (STA) at distal end and
choose appropriate size Flowprobe.
Fig. 2: Photo shows the M4/MCA site just before the
Flowprobe is slipped around the vessel to measure
baseline M4 flow before anastomosing the bypass
to the vessel. The blue background is placed to
help visibility during sewing the anastomosis and
as the Flowprobe is applied to the vessel.
Cut donor STA
Optional: measure/record free (cut) flow in donor STA.
Construct EC-IC bypass by anastomosing STA to M4/MCA.
Measure post-bypass flows proximal and distal to the
anastomosis in the recipient vessel and donor STA.
Record all flow rates.
Fig. 3: Measuring blood flow in recipient M4/MCA artery
after anastomosis to STA bypass.
M4 flows did
not increase
M4 flows
increased
Examine anastomosis;
examine bypass for kinks
etc. Analyze recipient bed.
References
Lee M, et al, “Intraoperative blood flow analysis of direct revascularization in
patients with moyamoya disease,” J Cereb Blood Flow & Metab 2011;31(1):26274. (7969AHAH)
Lee M, et al, “Quantitative hemodynamic studies in moyamoya disease: a
review,”
Neurosurg Focus 2009; 26(4):E5. (6762AH)
Guzman R, et al, “Clinical Outcome after 450 Revascularization Procedures for
Moyamoya Disease,” J Neurosurg 2009; May 22.
Veeravagu A, Guzman R, Patil CG, Hou LC, Lee M, Steinberg GK “Moyamoya
disease in pediatric patients: outcomes of neurosurgical interventions,”
Neurosurg Focus 2008;24(2):E16.
Good
bypass.
M4 flows
increased
significantly
Aggressive post-op
management indicated
to avoid complications.
Chang, SD, Steinberg, GK, “Surgical Management of Moyamoya Disease,” http://
www.moyamoya.com/journals/moyamoya.html
Golby, AJ et al, “Direct and Combined Revascularization in Pediatric Moyamoya
Disease,” 1999;45:50-60.
Kawaguchi, S et al, “Effect of Direct Arterial Bypass on the Prevention of Future
Stroke in Patients with the Hemorrhagic Variety of Moyamoya Disease.” J
Neurosurg, 2000;93:397-401. (7248AH)
Zipfel, GJ, et al, “Moyamoya Disease in Adults: The Role of Cerebral
Revascularization.” Skull Base, 2005; 1:27-41.
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Cerebrovascular Surgery
Medical Note
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during
Venous EC-IC Bypass Construction
Courtesy of FT Charbel, M.D., F.A.C.S.
When construction of an arterial extracranial to intracranial
(EC-IC) bypass is impossible due to atherosclerosis, twisting
or a poor section of the temporal artery, the cerebrovascular
surgeon may elect to harvest a vein to use as an EC-IC
bypass (Fig. 1) in order to preserve or augment intracranial
flow. Transonic’s quick intraoperative flow measurements
provide valuable on-the-spot feedback during the surgery
as the surgeon identifies and defines specific hemodynamic
requirements for the bypass and formulates an ongoing
operative strategy for the case.
Venous Bypass
Since the proximal end of the vein graft is anastomosed
to a carotid artery, one concern with this type of bypass is
that it will produce too much flow for the recipient vasculature. Free flow is, therefore, measured in the graft once it
has been anastomosed to the carotid artery to determine
the maximum flow capacity for the graft and to match the
graft hemodynamically to the recipient arterial vasculature.
Baseline flows are also measured in the intracranial recipient
vessel before anastomosis.
Fig. 1: Frontal view of a venous EC-IC Bypass. A venous
graft is harvested and then anastomosed
proximally to the External Carotid Artery (ECA) and
distally to the Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA).
After the graft has been anastomosed intracranially to
the recipient cerebral artery, post-anastomotic flows are
measured in the graft and recipient artery and compared
with baseline flows.
Flow Measurement Steps
Extracranial Donor Venous Graft
1.Choose the appropriate size probe to measure baseline flow in
the extracranial venous graft. Record flow on the EC-IC Bypass
Record (Fig. 4).
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
3 mm
2.4 - 4.0 mm
4 mm
3.2 - 5.3 mm
6 mm
4.5 - 7.5 mm
2.After anastomosing the venous graft proximally to the carotid
artery, measure the free flow or “carrying capacity” of the graft.
Record flow on the EC-IC Bypass Record (Fig. 3).
Venous EC-IC Bypass MedicalNote(NS-312-mn-A4)Rev D 2013
Fig. 2: Venous bypass from the External Carotid Artery
(ECA) to the Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA).
Intraoperative Blood Flow Measurement during
Venous EC-IC Bypass Construction Cont.
3.After the bypass has been anastomosed to the recipient vessel,
measure post-bypass flow in the donor graft. Record flow on the
EC-IC Bypass Record (Fig. 3). Compare the flow hemodynamically
with flow in the recipient artery and with free flow.
4.If post-bypass flow in the donor artery is substantially less (<50%)
than free flow, reexamine the anastomosis and redo, if necessary.
Protocol: Flow Measurements
during Venous EC-IC Bypass
Measure and record baseline flows in
recipient intracranial artery proximal
and distal to target anastomosis site.
Intracranial Recipient Artery
1.Choose an appropriate size flowprobe and measure and record
baseline flow in the intracranial recipient artery.
Probe Size
Vessel Range, Outer Diameter
1.5 mm
1.0 - 1.5 mm
2 mm
1.5 - 2.7 mm
3 mm
2.5 - 3.7 mm
2.After the bypass has been constructed, measure flows in the
recipient vessel and compare with graft flows. Record flows on
the EC-IC Bypass Record.
3.Evaluate the hemodynamic match between the donor flows and
recipient vessel flows.
Select probe size for donor
extracranial vein.
Anastomose vein graft
to carotid artery
Anastomose donor vein graft
to intracranial recipient artery
to create EC-IC bypass
Measurement Tips
• Select a Flowprobe size so that the vessel will fill at least 75% of the
lumen of the Flowprobe. Use sterile saline or cerebrospinal fluid to obtain
good ultrasonic contact between the Flowprobe and vessel.
• Bend the Flowprobe’s flexible segment to best position the Flowprobe
around the vessel. Listen to FlowSound® to hear volume flow.
• When flow readings are stable, flow data can be captured by recording
or taking a snapshot on the Aureflo®, or by pressing PRINT on a
HT300-Series Flowmeter. If the HT300-Series flow reading is negative on
the LED, press INVERT to reverse the polarity of the flow reading from
negative to positive before printing out the waveform.
Measure and record post-bypass
flow in the donor vein.
Assess bypass flow
hemodynamically in relation
to recipient artery.
Flows did
not increase
Check anastomosis;
examine bypass for
kinks etc. Analyze
recipient bed.
M4 flows
increased
Good
bypass.
Measure post-bypass flows
at proximal and distal
recipient artery sites to
document surgical success.
Fig.3: Example of a Flow Record to record flow readings during EC-IC Bypass.
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Flows
increased
significantly
Aggressive post-op
management indicated
to avoid complications.
Surgery
Transonic
Perivascular Flowprobes
®
The widest selection of Flowprobes available
Transonic’s application-customized Flowprobes measure volume
flow in blood vessels and grafts from 0.5 mm to 36 mm to:
•Quantify blood flow
•
Identify technical problems early
•
Improve patient outcomes
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Microvascular Flowprobes
Flaps • Reattachments
Transonic® Microvascular Flowprobes measure volume flow in blood vessels or grafts from 0.5 to 4.0 mm
diameter. Flow measurement in these vessels during microvascular procedures quantify flows in the smallest
vessels in order to objectively assess the quality of the reconstruction or replantation, guide better surgical
decisions and give the surgeon the opportunity to correct otherwise undetectable flow restrictions before
closing the patient. Due to extreme accuracy requirements, this Microvascular Flowprobe Series is only available
with the Optima Flowmeter.
Flexible
neck
Probe
body
Flowprobe
handle
Reflector
Microvascular Flowprobe (2 mm) showing handle and flexible probe neck for easy positioning of the Flowprobe around a vessel.
0.7 mm
1.0 mm
1.5 mm
2.0 mm
3.0 mm
Ultrasonic sensing windows of Microvascular
Flowprobe (MU) Series.
Side-by-side comparison of a 0.7 mm
Flowprobe with a tip of a 25g. needle.
Microvascular Flowprobe (-MU) Series including 0.7 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 3 mm Flowprobes.
Cardiac Flowprobes
Coronary Artery Grafts • Ascending Aorta
Transonic® Cardiac Flowprobes include FMC-Series Flowprobes for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and
COnfidence Flowprobes® for continuous measurement on great vessels with turbulent flows.
Coronary Flowprobes
Elongated curved neck
Probe body
Probe handle
Flexible neck segment
FMC-Series Coronary Handle Flowprobes are available in sizes 1.5 mm to 4 mm. They feature a
J-style reflector, designed for spot flow checks of coronary artery bypass grafts and an extended neck
with a flexible end to reach coronary grafts even behind the heart.
COnfidence Flowprobes
®
Probe shell
Ultrafit
liner
COnfidence Flowprobes® consist of a
Flowprobe shell and a single-use soft,
flexible Ultrafit liner. This novel concept
for ultrasonic signal coupling enables
immediate, accurate beat-to-beat flow
measurements with a minimum of ultrasonic
coupling gel. The form-fitting Ultrafit Liner
slips into the transducer shell to encircle the
vessel and keep the vessel in place. The liner
cushions and protects the vessel during a
flow measurement. Liners are incrementally
sized for optimal fit on the target vessel.
Pictured, from left to right, are 1.5 mm,
2 mm, 3 mm and 4 mm coronary
Flowprobes showing their blue Probe
bodies, J reflectors and ultrasonic
sensing windows.
28 mm
20 mm
16 mm
14 mm
12
mm
10 mm
8 mm
24 mm
COnfidence Flowprobes® (-AU-Series), designed with four transducers, provide highly accurate measurements in vessels with highly turbulent
flows such as the ascending aorta. The Flowprobe’s slim, ergonomic profile creates a minimal footprint that fits in tight anatomical sites. The
soft, pliable liner cushions and protects the vessel. Available in 15 sizes from 8 mm to 36 mm.
Port-Access Flowprobes
Port-Access Flowprobes, a customer-driven innovation, feature a long endoscopic handle to extend through robotic ports and measure flows
on coronary grafts. They are available in three sizes: 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm.
Vascular Flowprobes
Peripheral Vascular • Carotid Endarterectomy
Transonic’s spectrum of Vascular Flowprobes measure volume flows intraoperatively in vessels and grafts from
0.5 mm to 20 mm to detect blood flow obstructions before leaving the operating room. This ability to correct
otherwise undetectable flow restrictions provides the surgeon with a unique opportunity to improve the
outcome for his or her patient.
Handle Vascular Flowprobes
Probe body
J Reflector
Flexible neck
Handle
Short Handle Vascular Flowprobes: The FMV-Series features a short handle and a J reflector designed for spot flow checks. Available
in a wide range of sizes from 1.5 mm to 14 mm.
Carotid Flowprobes
Non-handle Flowprobes
Sliding cover
Probe body
L reflector
L reflector
Flexible neck
FME-Series Flowprobes feature an L-shaped reflector to protect against
dislodging of plaque (such as during carotid endarterectomy) as the Flowprobe
is applied. The L reflector design allows the probe to be slipped on and off a
carotid artery easily, facilitating quick pre- and post-procedure measurements.
Available in 1.5 mm to 10 mm sizes.
Non-Handle Flowprobes (FSB-Series) feature an
ultrasonic flowsensing window defined by an L
reflector with a sliding cover so that the Flowprobe
can remain positioned around the vessel for
extended measurements. FSB-Series Flowprobes
are available in sizes from 2 mm to 14 mm.
OptiMax® Flowprobes
®
The OptiMax® family with J reflectors (shown) and L reflectors (not shown) are available in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm. OptiMax Flowprobes’
two reflector shapes and multiple probe sizes accommodate different surgical preferences and patient anatomies. The skin tabs secure the
Flowprobe so that continuous measurements can guide vascular constructions, banding or revisions until a target flow is achieved.
Cerebrovascular Flowprobes
Aneurysm Clipping • EC-IC Bypass • AVMs • Fistulas
Transonic® Cerebrovascular (Charbel) Flowprobes measure volume flow in intracranial and extracranial vessels
during cerebrovascular flow preservation or flow augmentation surgeries. Intraoperative measurements
of volume flow assure the integrity of flow in cerebral vessels or they alert the surgeon to dangerous flow
deficits at a time when every minute counts.
Intracranial Flowprobes
Flexible
neck
Probe
body
Long bayonet neck
Reflector
Probe head
Close-up
Long bayonet neck
Long bayonet neck intracranial Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® are available in three sizes, 1.5 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm, for aneurysm
clipping, AVM and dural fistula obliteration surgeries. -MB & -MR-Series Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® are designed to measure flow
in major intracranial vessels of the Circle of Willis. Their long bayonet neck permits use under a surgical microscope and a flexible
neck segment permits bending the Flowprobe as needed to most easily position the probe around the vessel.
Extracranial Flowprobes
Short bayonet neck
Short bayonet neck extracranial Charbel Probes® are available in three sizes, 3 mm, 4 mm and 6 mm, for extracranial vessels such as the superior temporal artery during extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass surgeries. Their
short bayonet neck permits use under a surgical microscope and a flexible neck segment permits bending the
Flowprobe as needed to most easily position the probe around the vessel.
Side-by-side comparison between intracranial Charbel Micro-Flowprobes® and shorter neck extracranial Charbel
Flowprobes® used during EC-IC bypass surgery.
Surgery
Transplant Flowprobes
Liver • Renal • Heart/Lung • Pancreas
Transonic® Flowprobes work with HT300-Series Flowmeters to measure volume flow in blood vessels and
grafts from 0.5 to 36.0 mm. In critical transplant surgeries, intraoperative measurement of flow in vessels
can guide surgical decisions to ensure vessel patency prior to closing.
Probe body
Flexible neck
Reflector
Handle
FMV-Series 4 and 6 mm Vascular Flowprobes recommended for measuring hepatic arterial flow. Picture shows Flowprobe
handle with size of Probe in mm, the Probe’s flexible neck for optimal positioning of the Probe around the vessel, the Probe
body that houses the ultrasonic transducers, and the Probe reflector. Vessel is positioned within the Probe sensing window that
is defined by the Probe body and its stationary reflector.
Vascular Flowprobes (FMV-Series) in sizes 8 mm to 14 mm are used for spot portal venous flow measurements.
COnfidence Flowprobes® (-AU-Series) can also be used for continuous portal venous flow measurements.
Transonic Systems Inc. is a global manufacturer of innovative biomedical measurement
equipment. Founded in 1983, Transonic sells “gold standard” transit-time ultrasound
flowmeters and monitors for surgical, hemodialysis, pediatric critical care, perfusion,
interventional radiology and research applications. In addition, Transonic provides
pressure and pressure volume systems, laser Doppler flowmeters and telemetry systems.
www.transonic.com
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EUROPE
ASIA/PACIFIC
JAPAN
Transonic Systems Inc.
34 Dutch Mill Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
U.S.A.
Tel: +1 607-257-5300
Fax: +1 607-257-7256
[email protected]
Transonic Europe B.V.
Business Park Stein 205
6181 MB Elsloo
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 43-407-7200
Fax: +31 43-407-7201
[email protected]
Transonic Asia Inc.
6F-3 No 5 Hangsiang Rd
Dayuan, Taoyuan County
33747 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886 3399-5806
Fax: +886 3399-5805
[email protected]
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KS Bldg 201, 735-4 Kita-Akitsu
Tokorozawa Saitama
359-0038 Japan
Tel: +81 04-2946-8541
Fax: +81 04-2946-8542
[email protected]
Surgery
Flowprobe Selection Guide
PERIVASCULAR FLOWPROBE SERIES & AVAILABLE SIZES
SUFFIX
DESCRIPTION
SIZES (mm)
-FMC
Coronary
1.5, 2, 3, 4
-FMV
Vascular
1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
-FME
Carotid (L-reflector for carotid endarterectomy)
1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10
-FTV
OptiMax® (hands-free, J-reflector)
4, 6, 8, 10, 12
-FTE
OptiMax® (hands-free, L-reflector carotid endarterectomy)
4, 6, 8, 10, 12
-MU
Microvascular (handle)
0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3
-AU
Cardiac Output COnfidence Flowprobe
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36
-MB
Intracranial Charbel Micro-Flowprobe® (long bayonet handle)
1.5, 2, 3
-MB-S
Extracranial EC-IC Bypass: Micro-Flowprobe (short bayonet handle)
3, 4, 6
-FSB
Basic (no handle, L-reflector, sliding cover)
1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
®
Recommended Sizes and/or Flowprobe Series for Specific Vessels or Applications
CARDIAC SURGERY
CABG: ON OR OFF PUMP
Probe Size
(mm)
VASCULAR SURGERY
Probe Series
Arterial conduits
1.5, 2, 3, 4
-FMC
Saphenous vein
2, 3, 4
-FMC
CARDIAC OUTPUT
Ascending aorta
28, 32, 36
-AU
Pulmonary artery
24, 28, 32
-AU
Pediatric heart
8, 10, 12,
14, 16, 20
-AU
TRANSPLANT SURGERY
Probe Size
LIVER
(mm)
CAROTID
ENDARTERECTOMY
Probe
Size (mm)
Common carotid artery
8, 10
-FTE
-FME
-FSB
External carotid artery
6
-FTE
-FME
-FSB
Internal carotid artery
6
-FTE
-FME
-FSB
Radial artery
2, 3
-FMV
Brachial artery
3, 4, 6
-FMV
-FTV
-FSB
Graft venous outflow
4, 6
-FMV
-FTV
-FSB
4, 6
-FMV
-FTV
-FSB
AV FISTULAS & GRAFTS
Renal bypass
Aortoiliac shunt
4, 6, 8
-FMV
-AU
Portal vein
10, 12, 14
-FMV
-AU
Renal artery
4, 6
-FMV
-FSB
Portocaval shunt
Renal vein
10
-FMV
-FSB
Splenorenal shunt
External iliac artery
6, 8
-FMV
-FSB
LOWER EXTREMITY BYPASS
Hypogastric artery
4, 6
-FMV
-FSB
8
-FMV
-FSB
KIDNEY
PANCREAS
CEREBROVASCULAR SURGERY
ANEURYSM CLIPPING
Cerebral arteries
Probe Size
(mm)
-FSB
ABDOMINAL
Probe Series
Hepatic artery
Common iliac artery
Probe Series
Probe Series
1.5, 2, 3
-MB
-MR
Extracranial
3, 4, 6
-MB-S
MR-S
Intracranial
1.5, 2, 3
-MB
-MR
EC-IC BYPASS
aorta
16, 20
-AU
common iliac
10, 12
-FMV
-FTV
-AU
-FSB
10, 12, 14
-FMV
-FTV
-AU
-FSB
10, 12, 14
-FMV
-FTV
-AU
-FSB
Profunda femoris
8
-FMV
-FTV
-AU
-FSB
Common femoral
8, 10
-FMV
-FTV
-AU
-FSB
Popliteal
4, 6
-FMV
-FTV
-FSB
Tibial
3, 4
-FMV
-FTV
-FSB
MICROVASCULAR SURGERY
REATTACHMENTS/FLAPS
Probe Size (mm)
Probe Series
Microvessels in hand, wrist
0.7, 1, 1.5, 2, 3
-MU
AVM, TUMOR RESECTION, DURAL FISTULA
Outflows
variable
FlowprobeSelectionGuide(CV-66-tn-A4)RevE 2014
-MB,
-MR
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