Parathyroid vascular anatomy using intraoperative mapping angiography: the PARATLAS study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding vascular anatomy of the parathyroid glands (PG) is crucial during thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to describe patterns and distribution of parathyroid vessels.

Method

An analysis of all intraoperative mapping angiographies from indocyanine green injection and fluorescence imaging in patients undergoing thyroid surgery between February 2020 and September 2021. The parathyroid vessels were classified according to the pattern of contact with the thyroid. Data collection and analysis were carried out in accordance with MR004 reference methodology.

Results

A total of 200 angiographies from 196 patients were analysed (159 female/37 male, mean(s.d.) age: 54.2 ± 13.7 years), and 320 PGs were assessed. The parathyroid vessels had no contact wi

SUBMITTER: Benmiloud F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894526 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature