ArticleJTCVS techniques2021
Intraoperative fluorescence with indocyanine green in congenital cardiac surgery: Potential applications of a novel technology.
Article in JTCVS techniques, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07361523 (Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Devices to Assess Myocardial and Visceral Perfusion During Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Devices to Assess Myocardial and Visceral Perfusion During Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Single Ascending Doses of ASP5354, an Investigational Imaging Product, in Healthy Adult Volunteers.Clinical pharmacology in drug development · 2021Trial
- Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Near-Infrared Angiography for Redo Valve Replacement.The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon reports · 2026Article
- Advances in Fluorescent Adjuncts in Pediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Applications of Indocyanine Green Across Surgical Specialties.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Continuous assessment of tissue perfusion using quantitative indocyanine green fluorescence imaging during controlled hypo- and reperfusion.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Right atrial myxoma excision with pulmonary thrombectomy.Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2025Article
- The Medical Basis for the Photoluminescence of Indocyanine Green.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Developments in the Use of Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence in Colorectal Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Commentary: Intraoperative fluorescence with indocyanine green: A potentially useful adjunct modality to enhance intraoperative diagnosis and decision making?JTCVS techniques · 2021Article
- Commentary: Indocyanine green: The Green Lantern of congenital heart surgery?JTCVS techniques · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundAchieving successful repair of congenital heart defects requires attention to detail. Careful evaluation of anastomotic site patency, reimplanted coronary arteries, location of epicardial coronaries, and myocardial perfusion may be necessary to ensure safe conduct of the operation and achieve excellent outcomes.
methodsIntraoperative fluorescence angiography (IOFA) was performed using indocyanine green in patients undergoing the following procedures: coronary artery reimplantation, coronary artery unroofing, evaluation of intraoperative coronary anatomy, reoperation requiring ventriculotomy, coarctation/interrupted aortic arch repair, systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt, Norwood procedure, thoracic duct localization, and vascular rings.
resultsThe technique was feasible in all patients. No mortality or adverse events related to the dye were encountered. Adequate intraoperative imaging was obtained in 15 patients (20 images), which correlated well with postoperative studies. The imaging quality was superior for assessing shunt patency, myocardial perfusion, and anastomotic patency and determining the location of epicardial coronary arteries but was less so for assessing branch pulmonary arteries.
conclusionsIOFA is a useful and safe technique that can provide a quick on-table assessment of a variety of congenital surgical procedures. This may help answer questions that can minimize postoperative interventions and help ensure a smooth perioperative course and excellent outcomes.
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