Newly discovered view of brain blood flow during surgery could prevent debilitation, save lives

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Neurosurgeons face a critical challenge during brain operations: monitoring blood flow with precision. Even brief interruptions can cause permanent damage, yet tracking circulation across the surgical field remains difficult. Researchers have now developed a new method to visualize brain blood flow in real time during surgery, potentially preventing debilitating complications and improving patient outcomes. The technique addresses a longstanding gap in surgical monitoring that has limited doctors' ability to protect brain function during delicate procedures.