Applications of indocyanine green in surgery: A single center case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green (ICG) has revolutionized commonly performed general surgical procedures by providing superior anatomic imaging and enhancing safety for patients. ICG, when injected, shows a bright green fluorescence when subjected to the near infra-red (NIR) spectrum.

Materials and methods

We employed the use of ICG in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Intestinal Colorectal Anastomosis and Hernia to assess vascularity of resected ends and bowel viability, Sentinel Lymph node mapping, Vascular surgery to assess amputation stump success and in assessing Flap Vascularity and healing.

Results

ICG when administered had successfully shown bright green fluorescence in different cases thereby aiding in surgical procedures.

Conclusion

SUBMITTER: Ahmed T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142393 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature