Does near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence angiography modify operative strategy during emergency procedures?
Émilie LiotMichela AssalinoNicolas Christian BuchsBoris SchiltzJonathan DouissardPhilippe MorelFrédéric RisPublished 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.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- minimally invasive
- emergency department
- public health
- photodynamic therapy
- healthcare
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- computed tomography
- optical coherence tomography
- peritoneal dialysis
- drug release
- prognostic factors
- coronary artery bypass
- magnetic resonance imaging
- patient reported outcomes
- coronary artery disease
- magnetic resonance
- contrast enhanced