Identification of Abnormal Biliary Anatomy Utilizing Real-Time Near-Infrared Cholangiography: A Report of Two Cases

Biliary duct anomalies are commonly encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Advancements in the field of surgery allow for enhanced intraoperative detection of these abnormalities. Fluorophore injection and near-infrared (NIR) imaging can provide real-time intraoperative anatomic feedback w...

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Published in:Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine 2017-01, Vol.2017 (2017), p.1-4
Main Authors: Rodriguez, Carlos J., Jessie, Elliot M., Vicente, Diego, Bozzay, Joseph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abnormalities
Biliary tract
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Decision-making
Diagnosis
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Summary:Biliary duct anomalies are commonly encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Advancements in the field of surgery allow for enhanced intraoperative detection of these abnormalities. Fluorophore injection and near-infrared (NIR) imaging can provide real-time intraoperative anatomic feedback without intraoperative delays and ionizing radiation. This report details two cases where the PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System (NOVADAQ, Ontario, Canada) was used to identify anomalies of the biliary tree and guide operative decision-making.
ISSN:2090-6528
2090-6536
DOI:10.1155/2017/8628206