Intraoperative Near-Infrared Optical Imaging Can Localize Gadolinium-Enhancing Gliomas During Surgery

Abstract

5-ALA, 5-aminolevulinic acidEPR, enhanced permeability and retentionFDA, Food and Drug AdministrationGBM, glioblastomaICG, indocyanine greenNIR, near-infraredNPV, negative predictive valuePPV, positive predictive valueROC, receiver operating characteristicROI, region of interestSBR, signal-to-background ratioWHO, World Health Organization.