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EMEA ICG Dosing for Breast Reconstruction (Immediate)

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    • Tabla:
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        Region of interest

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        Skin and autologous flap 

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        Dose

        , Contenido:

        7.5 mg bolus

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        Route

        , Contenido:

        I.V.*

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        Injection time

        , Contenido:

        Intraoperatively

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        First ICG detection

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        60-120 sec

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        ICG Duration

        , Contenido:

        2-4 min

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        Camera requirements

        , Contenido:

        NIR light source camera

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        References  (full ref details at end of this guide doc)

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        1. 2018, Alstrup et al.,

ICG Dosing and Timing for Breast Cancer Surgery

  • Intro:

    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.

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    • Title: Dosing & Timing Chart, Tabla:
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        Purpose:

        , Contenido:

        Visualize lymphatic drainage & sentinel lymph node

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        Injection Type: 

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        Other

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        Description:

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        Dye administration should be subcutaneous into periareolar region of each quadrant.

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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: 

        , Contenido:

        No

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        Proposed Dosage: 

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        1 mL

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        Injection Time: 

        , Contenido:

        At start of procedure.

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        First Indocyanine Green Detection: 

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        Five to 10 minutes after administration

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        Indocyanine Green Duration: 

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        Stable during surgery. Slowly diffuses through lymphatics

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        Camera Requirements (handheld device, laparoscope or both): 

        , Contenido:

        Handheld

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        Tips & Tricks: 

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        Total 4 mL (1 mL per periareolar quadrant). Gentle, circular motion massaging can be performed to distribute dye.

ICG Dosing and Timing for Breast Reconstruction

  • Intro:

    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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    • Title: Dosing & Timing Chart, Tabla:
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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): 

        , Contenido:

        Yes

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        Requires Flush with Sterile Water: 

        , Contenido:

        Yes

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        Proposed Dosage: 

        , Contenido:

        1 mL

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        Injection Time: 

        , Contenido:

        During skin flap manipulation and reconstruction.

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        First Indocyanine Green Detection: 

        , Contenido:

        30–60 seconds after administration

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        Indocyanine Green Duration: 

        , Contenido:

        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.

ICG Dosing and Timing for Lymphedema Imaging

  • Intro:

    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.

  • Sección:
    • Title: Dosing & Timing Chart, Contenido:

      *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: 

        , Contenido:

        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): 

        , Contenido:

        Yes

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        Requires Flush with Sterile Water: 

        , Contenido:

        No

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        Proposed Dosage: 

        , Contenido:

        0.1 mL*

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        Injection Time: 

        , Contenido:

        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): 

        , Contenido:

        Handheld

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        Tips & Tricks: 

        , Contenido:

        Gentle, circular motion massaging can be performed to distribute dye.

Indocyanine Green Is a Safe and Effective Alternative to Radioisotope in Breast Cancer Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy regardless of Patient Body Mass Index

  • 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
  • Fecha de publicacion: 2024-11-21
  • doi: https://doi.org/10.1159/000528155

Oncological outcomes and locoregional recurrence after fluorescence guided surgery for axillary staging in early breast cancer: A single UK center experience

  • 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
  • Fecha de publicacion: 2025-04-02
  • doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2025.100922

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

  • 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
  • Autores: Vassilis Pitsinis, Rahul Kanitkar, Alessio Vinci, Wen Ling Choong, John Benson
  • Fecha de publicacion: 2024-09-12
  • doi: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-024-16176-x

Identificacion de Ganglio Centinela en Cirugía de Mama y Melanoma con Fluorescencia

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  • Título del video: Identificacion de Ganglio Centinela en Cirugía de Mama y Melanoma con Fluorescencia
  • Chapter: LATAM CHAPTER
  • Speakers: Diego Sinagra
  • Moderators: Fernando Dip
  • Youtube/Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/915124618?share=copy
  • Date: 2024-02-20
Identificacion de Ganglio Centinela en Cirugía de Mama y Melanoma con Fluorescencia LATAM CHAPTER Diego Sinagra Fernando Dip 

Use of Fluorescence in Oncoplastic Surgery

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  • Título del video: Use of Fluorescence in Oncoplastic Surgery
  • Chapter: LATAM CHAPTER
  • Speakers: Jacqueline Richa and Gabriel del Corral
  • Moderators: Alberto Rancati
  • Youtube/Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/873862413?share=copy
  • Date: 2023-10-11
Use of Fluorescence in Oncoplastic Surgery LATAM CHAPTER Jacqueline Richa and Gabriel del Corral Alberto Rancati    

Uso de fluorescencia en cirugía oncoplástica

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  • Título del video: Uso de fluorescencia en cirugía oncoplástica
  • Chapter: LATAM CHAPTER
  • Speakers: Jacqueline Richa and Gabriel del Corral
  • Moderators: Alberto Rancati
  • Youtube/Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/873858218?share=copy
  • Date: 2023-10-11
Uso de fluorescencia en cirugía oncoplástica Jacqueline Richa and Gabriel del Corral Alberto Rancati LATAM CHAPTER

Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer and Melanoma (ENG)

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  • Título del video: Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer and Melanoma (ENG)
  • Chapter: LATAM CHAPTER
  • Speakers: Moises Cukier
  • Moderators: Natasha Loría Terwes and Ana Carrasquilla
  • Youtube/Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/854525057?share=copy
  • Date: 2023-08-10
Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer and Melanoma (ENG) LATAM CHAPTER Moises Cukier Natasha Loría Terwes and Ana Carrasquilla

Ganglio Sentinela en Cáncer de Mama y Melanoma (ESP)

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  • Título del video: Ganglio Sentinela en Cáncer de Mama y Melanoma (ESP)
  • Chapter: LATAM CHAPTER
  • Speakers: Moises Cukier
  • Moderators: Natasha Loría Terwes and Ana Carrasquilla
  • Youtube/Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/854521961?share=copy
  • Date: 2023-08-10
Ganglio Sentinela en Cáncer de Mama y Melanoma (ESP) LATAM CHAPTER Natasha Loría Terwes and Ana Carrasquilla Moises Cukier

ESSO-ISFGS Course on Fluorescence-Guided Surgery

  • Location: 52.1677268183684,4.4777294451289755
  • Descripción del evento:

    Chairs:

    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
  • Date: 2024-06-06
  • Untill: 2024-06-06
  • Website: https://www.essoweb.org/courses/esso-course-on-fluorescence-guided-surgery-2024/
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