Professional
Technical
IVT
indocyanine green angiography
Pronunciation: in-doe-SYE-ah-neen green an-jee-AH-grah-fee
Fluorescent imaging technique using ICG dye to assess tissue perfusion and burn depth in real-time.
Full Definition
Indocyanine green (ICG) angiography is a fluorescent imaging technique that uses near-infrared light to visualize tissue perfusion patterns after intravenous injection of ICG dye. In burn care, this technology provides real-time assessment of tissue viability, helping surgeons determine burn depth and identify areas requiring excision versus those likely to heal conservatively. The technique offers superior accuracy compared to clinical assessment alone.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as 'ICG angiography' in clinical documentation.
In Context
- "Indocyanine green angiography revealed areas of poor perfusion requiring excision." — Pre-operative assessment
- "ICG angiography guided the surgical decision for conservative versus operative management." — Surgical consultation
Also known as
ICG angiography
fluorescent angiography
Don't confuse with
laser Doppler imaging
thermography
contrast angiography