Enhancing biliary structure identification using percutaneous cholecystostomy drain delivery of indocyanine green: a glowing two case review

• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae275
• Publication Date: 2024-05-03T09:47:36Z
• Authors: Peter Alexander; Vincent Marcucci; Patricia Torres; Jillian Cassidy; Seth Kipnis; Dena Arumugam
• Keywords: Indocyanine Green; Cholecystostomy

Abstract The use of indocyanine green for fluorescent cholangiography in patients with cholecystitis initially treated percutaneous cholecystostomy drainage catheters was described this two case series. Two underwent robotic assisted cholecystectomy and through catheters. were diagnosed acute cholecystitis. Directed injection allowed direct visualization the biliary system allowing a safe identification critical view safety. Injection is reliable to assess safety allows improved tree anatomy. Administration avoided background hepatic fluorescence increased contrast between structures.