About this trial
This study evaluates the use of indocyanine green to predict postoperative pancreatic leaks in patients undergoing transection of the pancreas.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participant scheduled for open pancreaticoduodenectomy or distal pancreatectomy for any diagnosis
Participant ≥ 18 years of age
Ability to understand nature and individual consequences of clinical trial
Written informed consent from participant or legally authorized representative
Disqualifiers
Patients with previous history of adverse reaction to contrast dye, ICG or components of the dye
Prior pancreatectomy
Known diagnosis of hepatic insufficiency, hepatitis, liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, or chronic pancreatitis
Because this study focuses on hypoperfusion, patients will be excluded if in postoperative day 3-5 had any of the following: persistent SBP <90 mmHg unresponsive to 1L crystalloid, unexpected ICU transfer, blood transfusion of >2 units intraoperatively or 1 postoperatively, vasopressor treatment or ACLS protocol initiation
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Non-Interventional Study