[Preliminary application of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging technology in nasal endoscopic tumor surgery].

Objective

To preliminarily study the practical value of Indocyanine green（ICG） molecular fluorescence imaging technology in nasal endoscopic tumor surgery.

Methods

Five patients with tumors related to nasal sinuses, orbital wall and skull base in the Department of Otolaryngology head and Neck Surgery, General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Command from December 2022 to April 2023 were enrolled. Among them, 3 were benign tumors and 2 were malignant tumors. All patients underwent surgery under the guidance of ICG molecular fluorescence imaging. ICG was administered intravenously through cubital vein at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg 12 to 24 h before surgery. Tumors were labeled by fluorescence imaging during the operation. surgeons cleared the tumor tissue strictly according to the labeled range and depth, malignant tumors were further expanded and cleaned according to pathology results.

Results

All 5 patients achieved accurate tumor localization with the aid of fluorescence imaging technology. Resections were performed with reference to fluorescent labeling boundaries, all patients achieved complete tumor cleanup or negative margins.

Conclusion

For tumor-related surgery under nasal endoscopy, ICG molecular fluorescence imaging technology can not only achieve accurate real-time positioning, but also provide evidence for surgeons to judge tumor boundaries. Therefore, we believe that the technology should have certain practical value in nasal endoscopic tumor surgery.