Diverse applications for near infra‐red intraoperative imaging. (October 2015) - Gossedge, G.
Abstract: Background: Near infra‐red angiography using Indocyanine Green (ICG) has increasingly used as a tool for intraoperative diagnostics. Aims: The aim of this review is to explore the applications of ICG fluorescence angiography with particular emphasis on general surgical applications. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted to identify and summarise the diverse range of applications of ICG fluorescence. Results: ICG fluorescence angiography is increasingly used in a number of general surgical applications, including identification of colorectal liver metastases, assessment of skin flap perfusion, diagnosis of peritoneal endometriosis, ureteric identification, and localisation of colonic pathology. Discussion: ICG fluorescence angiography has clinical application in many areas as a tool for guiding surgical resection. Conclusion: With the technological developments in near infra‐red imaging it is likely that ICG fluorescence will play an increasing role in many routine surgical procedures.