BACKGROUND: We set out to determine whether intravenously administered cholylglycylaminofluorescein (CGF), a fluorescent bile acid, would enhance the visualization of the biliary tract and bile leaks in rabbits undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS: CGF was infused at doses of 1, 5, and 10 mg/kg b.w. Biliary recovery was determined spectrophotometrically (six rabbits). For LC (seven rabbits), a blue (fluorescein) filter was attached to the light source, and a fluorescein-emission filter was attached to the charge coupled device (CCD) camera. The biliary tract and bile leak (made by incising the gallbladder) was observed under standard and fluorescent illumination. RESULTS: Apple-green fluorescence appeared in 2 min and persisted for 30-60 min, enhancing visualization of bile duct anatomy as well as the bile leak. Biliary recovery of CGF at 90 min was high (86-96% of the infused dose). CONCLUSION: In rabbits, CGF is secreted quantitatively in bile, induces biliary fluorescence, and enhances visualization of the bile ducts and bile leaks when viewed with appropriate filters.
BACKGROUND: We set out to determine whether intravenously administered cholylglycylaminofluorescein (CGF), a fluorescent bile acid, would enhance the visualization of the biliary tract and bile leaks in rabbits undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS: CGF was infused at doses of 1, 5, and 10 mg/kg b.w. Biliary recovery was determined spectrophotometrically (six rabbits). For LC (seven rabbits), a blue (fluorescein) filter was attached to the light source, and a fluorescein-emission filter was attached to the charge coupled device (CCD) camera. The biliary tract and bile leak (made by incising the gallbladder) was observed under standard and fluorescent illumination. RESULTS:Apple-green fluorescence appeared in 2 min and persisted for 30-60 min, enhancing visualization of bile duct anatomy as well as the bile leak. Biliary recovery of CGF at 90 min was high (86-96% of the infused dose). CONCLUSION: In rabbits, CGF is secreted quantitatively in bile, induces biliary fluorescence, and enhances visualization of the bile ducts and bile leaks when viewed with appropriate filters.
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