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The Use of Fluorescence Imaging in Colon Interposition for Esophageal Replacement: A Technical Note
Ory Wiesel1, Jason P Shaw1, Joshua Ramjist2
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York.
Abstract:
Every field of surgery has seen an explosion of new technologies aimed at improving surgical technique and reducing complications. The use of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence to assess perfusion has been described in several surgical disciplines. NIR provides the surgeon with real-time perfusion assessment of a target organ or anastomosis and can be invaluable in aiding decision-making during the index operation. In the following article we discuss the use of fluorescence-guided perfusion assessment during colonic interposition for esophageal replacement. To our knowledge this is the first description of the use of fluorescence-guided perfusion assessment during colonic interposition.
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