• Chirurg · Nov 2019

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    [Fluorescence angiography for esophageal anastomoses : Perfusion evaluation of the gastric conduit with indocyanine green].

    • A Duprée, P H von Kroge, J R Izbicki, S H Wipper, and O Mann.
    • Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland. a.dupree@uke.de.
    • Chirurg. 2019 Nov 1; 90 (11): 875-879.

    BackgroundThe incidence of esophageal cancer continues to increase. Despite increasing experience in esophageal surgery and perioperative management, anastomotic leakage remains a frequent and severe complication.ObjectiveThe aim of this article is to demonstrate the current role of fluorescence angiography (FA) with indocyanine green (ICG) in the assessment of esophageal anastomoses. The main focus is on the evaluation of the perfusion situation.Material And MethodsA systematic search was carried out in PubMed and Medline on FA and ICG, especially with respect to current subjective and objective interpretation approaches of FA against the background of own research.ResultsThe rate of anastomotic leakage remains high despite modern surgical procedures. Assessment of neoesophageal perfusion with FA can significantly reduce the rate of anastomotic leakage. At present, FA is mostly subjectively applied in small case studies. The study situation is heterogeneous. Randomized studies do not so far exist.ConclusionThe use of FA with ICG is suitable for evaluation of perfusion of the gastric tube. The implementation is simple and can be standardized. Prospective, randomized trials and objective quantification are needed in the future in order to clarify the potential of the technique.

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