ICG dye to lower leakage after salvage laryngectomy surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special fluorescent dye (ICG) during salvage laryngectomy can reduce the chance of a surgical “leak” (a fistula) in the throat area. If you’re having salvage surgery after prior radiation, it may help surgeons better see where to place tissue coverage to prevent complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having salvage laryngectomy after prior radiation or chemo-radiation
- Your planned throat defect can be safely imaged with the ICG dye
- Your surgery plan includes a blood-supply tissue flap (not a supra- or infraclavicular rotational flap)
- You can attend all scheduled visits and complete study tests
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have an iodine allergy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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