Quantification of indocyanine-green-enhanced fluorescence with spectrophotometry (O2C®) in low anterior rectal resection: a prospective study

Introduction: Despite spectacular visuals and the seemingly convincing rationale of using indocyanine-green-enhanced fluorescence in assessing bowel perfusion during colorectal resections, a lingering sense of subjectivity remains in the challenge of quantifying this fluorescence. This prospective s...

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Main Authors: Darwich, Ibrahim (Author) , Demirel-Darwich, S. (Author) , Weiß, Christel (Author) , Willeke, F. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: December 2025
In: Techniques in coloproctology
Year: 2024, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-9
ISSN:1128-045X
DOI:10.1007/s10151-024-03062-7
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-024-03062-7
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Author Notes:I. Darwich, S. Demirel-Darwich, C. Weiss, F. Willeke

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