Comparison of Intestinal Perfusion Using ICG and MB Imaging
Real-time assessment of bowel perfusion using methylene blue and indocyanine green was successful in a porcine model, with MB showing a stronger correlation with local lactate levels compared to ICG. This study demonstrates the potential utility of MB as a viable alternative for assessing intestinal perfusion alongside ICG. Further research is needed to translate these findings into clinical practice.
Removing the rectal tumor and liver spread in one operation did not clearly raise complications or hurt survival compared with two separate operations, a French national study found.
