[Fluorescence angiography can change the operative strategy in performing colorectal anastomosis].
One of the most important factors for a viable colorectal anastomosis is sufficient perfusion. The use of fluorescence angiography for perfusion assessment is a promising method which can be utilized in gastrointestinal surgery. We present a case with a 68-year-old male where fluorescence angiography resulted in a break down of a colorectal anastomosis resulting in a permanent ostomy.
Kirurgisk Afdeling, Roskilde Sygehus, Køgevej 7-13, 4000 Roskilde. skbr@regionsjaelland.dk.
Steffen
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Brisling
Ismail
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Gögenur
D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000601:surgery*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow