Fluorescence Angiography in the Assessment of DIEP Flap Perfusion

After microvascular anastomosis is performed, the investigators clinically assess flap vascularization and the well vascularized tissue is marked by means of a dermographic pencil. Then the investigators administer 0,2mg/kg of ICG intravenously. The vascularization of the flap is also checked by means of the Photo Dynamic Eye (Pulsion Medical System) but finally the decision of discarding the poorly vascularized areas of the flap is made by clinical assessment.

After microvascular anastomosis is performed, the investigators administer 0,2mg/kg of ICG intravenously. Then the investigators check the vascularization of the flap by means of the Photo Dynamic Eye (Pulsion Medical System) and the poorly vascularized areas of the flap are discarded guided by ICG perfusion test.