Please cite this paper as: Roustit and Cracowski (2012). Non‐invasive Assessment of Skin
Microvascular Function in Humans: An Insight Into Methods. Microcirculation 19 (1), 47–64 …

Optical coherence tomography (OCT), a fairly new non-invasive optical real-time imaging
modality, is an emergent in vivo technique, based on the interference (Michelson …

Background In clinical dermatology, the identification of subsurface vascular and structural
features known to be associated with numerous cutaneous pathologies remains challenging …

An initial response to whole-body or local exposure of the extremities to cold is a strong
vasoconstriction, leading to a rapid decrease in hand and foot temperature. This impairs …

Physics has delivered extraordinary developments in almost every facet of modern life. From
the humble thermometer and stethoscope to X‐Ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET and …

Endothelial cell (EC) glycocalyx (GCX) loss permits blood circulating particle infiltration of
the vessel walls and leads to vascular dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and serious downstream …

All human cells are coated by a surface layer of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
and plasma proteins, called the glycocalyx. The glycocalyx transmits shear stress to the …

Measures of peripheral perfusion can be used to assess the hemodynamic status of critically
ill patients. By monitoring peripheral perfusion status, clinicians can promptly initiate life …

The microcirculation is composed of blood vessels with mean internal diameter smaller than
100 μm. This structure is responsible for survival of cells and in the last 50 years its study …

Introduction Sufficient perfusion is essential for a safe intestinal anastomosis. Impaired
microcirculation may lead to increased bacterial translocation and anastomosis …