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Conclusion ICG fluorescence imaging is effective for the detection in vivo of head and neck cancer. Preliminary findings suggest that the optimum timing for surgery is from 3hrs to 24hrs after the ICG injection.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research