Current state of intraoperative use of near infrared fluorescence for parathyroid identification and preservation

Finding and preserving normal parathyroid glands or localizing and removing diseased parathyroid glands are crucial steps to successful thyroid and parathyroid operations. Using near-infrared fluorescence detection to identify parathyroid glands during thyroid and parathyroid operations has lately gained widespread recognition, with 2 Food and Drug Administration –cleared devices currently in the market. We aim to update the endocrine surgery community on how near-infrared fluorescence detection can be most optimally used for rapid intraoperative parathyroid gland identification or preservation.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research