Role of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence to Assess Skin Vascularity in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in predicting skin necrosis and wound healing in patients with peripheral vascular disease.
• Used ICG NIR fluorescence imaging in patients post-surgery
• Monitored skin vascularity and necrosis
• Analyzed the predictive capability of imaging results
• ICG imaging predicted skin necrosis in four patients
• Highlighted the potential for forecasting wound healing
• Indicated that imaging may reduce the burden of amputation surgery on healthcare