Fluorescence image-based evaluation of gastric tube perfusion during esophagogastrostomy

Yu Hua Quan, Kook Nam Han, Hyun Koo Kim

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    Abstract

    During esophagectomy and esophagogastrostomy, the prediction of anastomotic leakage relies on the operating surgeon's tactile or visual diagnosis. Therefore, anastomotic leaks are relatively unpredictable, and new intraoperative evaluation methods or tools are essential. A fluorescence imaging system enables visualization over a wide region of interest, and provides intuitive information on perfusion intraoperatively. Surgeons can choose the best anastomotic site of the gastric tube based on fluorescence images in real time during surgery. This technology provides better surgical outcomes when used with an optimal injection dose and timing of indocyanine green.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)178-183
    Number of pages6
    JournalKorean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
    Volume53
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2020 Aug 1

    Bibliographical note

    Publisher Copyright:
    © the korean society for thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2020.

    Keywords

    • Esophagectomy
    • Fluorescence
    • Indocyanine green
    • Perfusion

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery
    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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