Near-infrared fluorescence guided esophageal reconstructive surgery: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:After an esophagectomy, the stomach is most commonly used to restore continuity of the upper gastrointestinal tract. These esophago-gastric anastomoses are prone to serious complications such as leakage associated with high morbidity and mortality. Graft perfusion is considered to be an important predictor for anastomotic integrity. Based on the current literature we believe Indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICGA) is an easy assessment tool for gastric tube (GT) perfusion, and it might predict anastomotic leakage (AL). AIM:To evaluate feasibility and effectiveness of ICGA in GT perfusion assessment and as a predictor of AL. METHODS:This study was designed according to the PRISMA guidelines and registered in the PROSPERO database. PubMed and EMBASE were independently se

SUBMITTER: Van Daele E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6425328 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature