Objective Perfusion Assessment in Gracilis Muscle Interposition-A Novel Software-Based Approach to Indocyanine Green Derived Near-Infrared Fluorescence in Reconstructive Surgery.

Leonard A LobbesRichelle J M HovelingLeonard R SchmidtSusanne BernsBenjamin Weixler

Published in: Life (Basel, Switzerland) (2022)

We present a novel, software-based approach for ICG-NIRF perfusion assessment, identifying previously unknown objective indicators of muscle flap perfusion. Ready for intraoperative real-time use, this method has considerable potential to optimize GMI surgery in the future.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
contrast enhanced
skeletal muscle
surgical site infection
magnetic resonance imaging
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coronary artery disease
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climate change