The use of Indocyanine Green in plastic surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery has always been on the frontier of utilising novel, innovative technologies to improve patient safety during operative procedures. Indocyanine green (ICG) is a water-soluble tricarbocyanine dye which fluoresces upon exposure to near-infrared light. This fluorescence can be detected using a stereoscopic camera, and subsequent images are then generated which can be used to identify anatomically ‘tagged’ structures.1 The ability of ICG to provide detailed anatomical, and particularly vascular, information has resulted in its increasing use in both medical diagnostics and surgery.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - June 11, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dr Andreas K Georgiou, Dr Prateush Singh, Dr Pennylouise Hever, Dr Chinedum Arize, Afshin Mosahebi Source Type: research