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Intra‐operative fluorescence angiography is reproducible and reduces the rate of anastomotic leak after colorectal resection for cancer: a prospective case‐matched study

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Intra‐operative fluorescence angiography (IOFA) with indocyanine green provides information on tissue perfusion that may help prevent an anastomotic leak (AL). The aim of this study was to assess the impact… Click to show full abstract

Intra‐operative fluorescence angiography (IOFA) with indocyanine green provides information on tissue perfusion that may help prevent an anastomotic leak (AL). The aim of this study was to assess the impact of IOFA on outcomes after left‐sided colonic or low anterior resection with anastomosis for colorectal cancer.

Keywords: fluorescence angiography; anastomotic leak; operative fluorescence; intra operative

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2020

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