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Does near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence angiography modify operative strategy during emergency procedures?

Émilie LiotMichela AssalinoNicolas Christian BuchsBoris SchiltzJonathan DouissardPhilippe MorelFrédéric Ris
Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2018)
NIR is an easy and short procedure, which can be performed during emergency surgery to assess bowel perfusion. It may help the surgeon to preserve intestinal length or to define the exact limits of resection. Overall, we report a modification of operative strategy in up to one-third of evaluated patients.
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