Ultra High Frequency Ultrasound

As reconstructive microsurgery and supermicrosurgery frequently utilize vessels that are smaller than a single millimeter, understanding of location of lymphatic vessels and perforator anatomy preoperatively is essential. To change with the times, the role of ultrasound has changed from just an adjunct to primary imaging of the choice in reconstructive microsurgery and supermicrosurgery. Recently, a novel ultrasonographic technique involving the use of ultrahigh ultrasound frequencies has entered the scene and appears a promising tool in surgical planning of reconstructive and supermicrosurgery.