Precise Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy Using Fluorescence Imaging After Aerosolized Indocyanine Green Inhalation: A Novel Strategy for Treating Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation

Lobectomy resection is the standard treatment for patients with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM). However, accurate localization of CPAM lesions and avoiding excessive resection of normal lung tissue are one of the critical issues that can impact postoperative pulmonary function. Indocyanine green (ICG) can be adopted in lung preservation surgery, to minimize damage to normal lung tissue during thoracoscopic pneumonectomy.