Advantages of using indocyanine green in liver transplantation: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the role of indocyanine green in liver transplantation and to lay the foundation for its application in clinical practice.

Background

Liver transplantation offers the best prognosis for patients with end-stage liver disease. However, this invasive procedure involves multiple well-known challenges, including complications due to graft rejection and dysfunction, surgical risks, and critical postoperative management. Intraoperative methods to assess graft function rely on conventional methods, such as blood chemistries and Doppler ultrasound. However, these methods are limited in their abilities to assess liver conditions, predict functional outcomes of the graft, and prevent surgical complications. Thus, identifying a more effective and comprehensive detect

SUBMITTER: Dai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8848388 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature