Intraoperative detection of parathyroid glands by autofluorescence identification using image-based system: report of 15 cases

ConclusionsThe application of near-infrared autofluorescence imaging is considered as a useful, but additional, tool for the visual assessment of parathyroid gland in the case of primary neck exploration. The utility of near-infrared autofluorescence imaging for parathyroid detection is increased in the case of repeated surgical intervention owing to increased risk of unintentional parathyroid removal as well as for discrimination of parathyroids from the lymph nodes in cases of thyroid malignancy.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research