Glucose Monitoring in Tissue Transfers

Glucose Monitoring in Tissue Transfers

The purpose of this study is to determine if 1) a continuous glucose monitoring system can measure glucose levels in transferred tissue during reconstructive surgery, and 2) if glucose measurements from a continuous glucose monitoring system correlate with tissue blood perfusion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• presence of a soft tissue deformity where reconstruction with a pedicled or free tissue transfer is indicated
• age 18 and over
• ability to follow-up post-operatively

Exclusion Criteria:

• age less than 18
• prisoner status
• inability to participate in a standard post-operative follow-up visit