Indocyanine green imaging: the application in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Tim Pruimboom

Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › External prepared

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Abstract

Indocyanine green (ICG) imaging is an innovative imaging technique that uses green ICG powder as a fluorescent contrast agent. Through real-time tissue assessment (blood flow and lymphatics), ICG imaging can facilitate the plastic surgeon's perioperative decision-making and improve surgical precision. This thesis describes several factors (including light, distance, camera angle, penetration depth) that influence fluorescence intensity and the quality of ICG imaging. In addition, the influence of noradrenaline (on intestinal tissue blood flow) is described. This thesis also describes a number of applications and the effect of ICG imaging in plastic and reconstructive surgery: prevention of skin flap necrosis and the influence of the internal mammary artery and its application in lymphatic surgery and abdominal wall reconstructions.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • van der Hulst, Rene, Supervisor
  • Qiu Shao, Shan Shan, Co-Supervisor
  • Schols, Rutger, Co-Supervisor
Award date17 Mar 2023
Place of PublicationMaastricht
Publisher
Print ISBNs9789464692228
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Indocyanine green
  • perfusion assessment
  • plastic surgery
  • lymphoedema

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