Safety and feasibility of near‐infrared fluorescence imaging with inhaled indocyanine green to assess the pulmonary parenchyma in six normal dogs | Synapse
April 8, 2026Open Access
Safety and feasibility of near‐infrared fluorescence imaging with inhaled indocyanine green to assess the pulmonary parenchyma in six normal dogs
Key Points
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of inhaled indocyanine green (ICG) for imaging lung tissue in dogs.
Conducted imaging with inhaled indocyanine green in six normal dogs.
Monitored for any adverse effects during and after the procedure.
Assessed the rapidity of pulmonary fluorescence generated by ICG.
Inhaled ICG produced rapid pulmonary fluorescence.
No detectable adverse effects were observed, supporting its safety.
Results indicate potential effectiveness for identifying lung lesions.
Abstract
Inhaled ICG produced rapid pulmonary fluorescence without detectable adverse effects, supporting further investigation of its effectiveness to identify pulmonary lesions in dogs.