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ArticleCraniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction2026

Preoperative Near-Infrared (NIR) Vein Visualization in Zygomatic Implant Perforated (ZIP) Flap.

Yoram Fleissig, Jhonatan Elia, Nir Hirshoren, Amalia Sabato, Eleonora Ginzburg, Jawad Abu Tair, Jeffrey M Weinberger, Shay Sharon

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Yoram FleissigDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.
Jhonatan EliaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.
Nir HirshorenDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.ORCID 0000-0002-5601-8336
Amalia SabatoMaxillofacial Rehabilitation Unit, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.ORCID 0009-0007-0381-4316
Eleonora GinzburgMaxillofacial Rehabilitation Unit, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.
Jawad Abu TairDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.
Jeffrey M WeinbergerDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.
Shay SharonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 9112102, Israel.

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Abstract

Zygomatic implant perforated (ZIP) flap reconstruction offers immediate surgical rehabilitation following maxillectomy, integrating oncologic zygomatic implants with a fascio-cutaneous free flap. A critical technical challenge is safely perforating the free flap skin paddle to accommodate implants' abutments without damaging its vasculature. Near-infrared (NIR) vein visualization technology provides real-time mapping of subcutaneous vessels and has been widely investigated in settings such as pediatric intravenous (IV) cannulation. By projecting vein pathways onto the skin, NIR visualization facilitates precise vascular identification, potentially reducing complications. We describe a case of ZIP flap reconstruction in a 25-year-old patient utilizing NIR vein visualization to preemptively locate flap vasculature and minimize the risk of vessel puncture. Our discussion places these findings within the context of the existing literature on NIR devices, underscoring their benefits of non-invasive operation, rapid imaging, and minimal need for advanced operator skills, and highlighting their utility in microvascular reconstructive surgery.

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maxillectomy reconstructionnear-infrared vein visualizationzygomatic implant perforated flap

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PMID42029430
PMCPMC13108056

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