Evaluation of the effectiveness of near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) imaging combined with immunocolloidal gold technique (ICGT) in identifying and protecting parathyroid glands during thyroid cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism due to parathyroid damage during thyroid cancer surgery seriously affect the quality of life of patients. Although contemporary scholars have implemented different technologies, demonstrating improved intraoperative outcomes, there is still a lack of reliable real-time recognition technology. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) imaging combined with immunocolloidal gold technique (ICGT) in identifying and protecting parathyroid glands (PTGs) during thyroid cancer surgery.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study evaluated 62 thyroid cancer patients undergoing total thyroidectomy with bilateral central lymph node dissection (CLND) by the same surgical team (January-December

SUBMITTER: Tao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12432910 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature