Abstract
AIMS AND BACKGROUND: Improved visualization of surgical targets inside of the patient helps to improve radical resection of the tumor while sparing healthy surrounding tissue. In order to achieve an image, optical contrast must be generated by properties intrinsic to the tissue, or require the attachment of special visualization labels to the tumor. In this overview the current status of the clinical use of fluorescent dyes and probes are reviewed.
METHODS: In this review, all experimental and clinical studies concerning fluorescent imaging were included. In addition, in the search for the optimal fluorescent imaging modality, all characteristics of a fluorescent dye were described.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the technique of imaging through fluorescence sounds promising and several animal models show efficacy, official approval of these agents for further clinical evaluation, is eagerly awaited.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-15 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | European Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Biomarkers
- Coloring Agents
- Contrast Media
- Fluorescent Dyes
- Humans
- Indocyanine Green
- Neoplasms
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Journal Article
- Review