Fluorescence test for blood flow in emergency bowel surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special imaging technique (fluorescence) can help doctors see how well blood is flowing to the bowel during emergency surgery for suspected mesenteric ischemia. This could help them decide which part of the bowel to remove, if any.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have sudden severe illness that might mean the blood supply to your bowel is blocked (bowel ischemia)
- During surgery, the doctor finds that your bowel is not getting enough blood flow
- You are not allergic to iodine, indocyanine green (a dye), or shellfish
- Your liver is working normally
- You do not have an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are able to legally make your own decisions
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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