Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging is increasingly used in breast cancer surgery to visualize lymphatic drainage, identify sentinel lymph nodes, and assess tissue perfusion during reconstruction. Proper dosing and timing of ICG administration are essential to achieve optimal near-infrared fluorescence imaging during the procedure.
This dosing and timing chart provides practical guidance for ICG use in breast cancer surgery, including recommended injection techniques, dosage ranges, and expected fluorescence detection times for sentinel lymph node mapping and breast reconstruction perfusion assessment.
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging is widely used in breast reconstruction to assess perfusion of mastectomy skin flaps and support intraoperative decision-making. Near-infrared fluorescence angiography allows surgeons to visualize real-time blood flow and identify areas at risk of ischemia during reconstructive procedures.
This dosing and timing chart outlines recommended ICG administration for breast reconstruction, including intravenous injection protocols, dosage guidance, and expected fluorescence detection times. These parameters help optimize intraoperative perfusion assessment and improve surgical outcomes during reconstructive breast surgery.
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Purpose:
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Mastectomy skin flaps perfusion
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Injection Type:
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Intravenous
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Dilution (25 mg in 10 mL of sterile water - 2.5mg/mL):
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Yes
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Requires Flush with Sterile Water:
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Yes
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Proposed Dosage:
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1 mL
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Injection Time:
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During skin flap manipulation and reconstruction.
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First Indocyanine Green Detection:
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30–60 seconds after administration
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Indocyanine Green Duration:
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60 s–3 mins
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Camera Requirements (handheld device, laparoscope or both):
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Handheld
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Tips & Tricks:
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Adjunct to clinical assessment and surgical symmetry.
Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging is widely used to visualize lymphatic vessels and assess lymphatic drainage in patients with lymphedema. Near-infrared fluorescence imaging allows surgeons and clinicians to map lymphatic pathways in real time, supporting diagnosis and guiding microsurgical procedures such as lymphaticovenous anastomosis.
This dosing chart provides guidance on recommended ICG administration for lymphedema imaging, including subcutaneous injection techniques, dosage considerations, and expected fluorescence detection to optimize lymphatic mapping using near-infrared fluorescence imaging.
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*For 0.1 and 0.2 mL doses, utilize an insulin syringe to draw/administer volumen.
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Purpose:
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Lymph vessel assessment
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Injection Type:
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Other
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Description:
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Administration should be subcutaneous into bilateral interdigit hand or foot.
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Dilution (25 mg in 10 mL of sterile water - 2.5mg/mL):
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Yes
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Requires Flush with Sterile Water:
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No
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Proposed Dosage:
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0.1 mL*
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Injection Time:
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At time of lymph vessel evaluation
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First Indocyanine Green Detection:
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Minutes after administration
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Indocyanine Green Duration:
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Hours
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Camera Requirements (handheld device, laparoscope or both):
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Handheld
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Tips & Tricks:
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Gentle, circular motion massaging can be performed to distribute dye.
Título completo del paper: Indocyanine Green Is a Safe and Effective Alternative to Radioisotope in Breast Cancer Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy regardless of Patient Body Mass Index
Autores: Samantha Nga, Vassilis Pitsinisa, Emad H. Elseedawya, Douglas Browna, Alessio Vincia, Benjamin A. Jonesa, E. Jane Macaskilla
Título completo del paper: Oncological outcomes and locoregional recurrence after fluorescence guided surgery for axillary staging in early breast cancer: A single UK center experience
Autores: Rahul Kanitkar, Vassilis Pitsinis, Bushra Riaz, Alessio Vinci, Fiona Hogg, Lee B. Jordan
Título completo del paper: Results of a Prospective Randomized Multicenter Study Comparing Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence Combined with a Standard Tracer Versus ICG Alone for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Breast Cancer: The INFLUENCE Trial
Sven Mieog, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, NL
Karol Polom, Wielkopolska Cancer Center Poznań, Poznań, PL
Alexander Vahrmeijer, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, NL
Luigi Boni, IRCCS – Ca’ Granda, Policlinico Hospital of Milan, Milan, IT
During this course participants will obtain a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and state-of-the-art applications of fluorescence imaging of tumours (primary, metastases, lymph nodes), sentinel lymph nodes and lymphatics, vital structures (bile ducts, ureters, nerves) and perfusion assessment of organs and tissues. Besides traditional fluorescent, fluorescent dyes, participants will discover and work with novel antibody-/peptide-/nanobody-based targeted fluorescence-guided surgical navigation. They will experience the possibilities and limitations of this intra-operative technique also in relation to open, laparoscopic and robotic approaches.
Open to
Oncologic surgeons, gynaecologists, urologists, thoracic surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, gastro-intestinal surgeons and vascular surgeons, researchers in the field of image-guided-surgery, and those who are in training for these medical specialties with an interest in the fundamentals and ap-plications of fluorescence-guided surgery.
Educational methods
Hands on session testing different fluorophores and fluorescencecontrast agents and their behaviour in different situations withvarious commercially available and experimental imaging systems.
Plenary lectures
Main topics
Fluorescence imaging of lymphatics & SLN
Fluorescence imaging of tissue perfusion
Imaging of biliary tract and ureters
Imaging of tumor tissue
Title: ESSO-ISFGS Course on Fluorescence-Guided Surgery
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