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

ABSTRACT:

Background

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.

Methods

A literature review was performed using the key terms: "parathyroid," "near infrared," and "fluorescence" in relevant search engines. Based on the reviewed literatu

SUBMITTER: Solorzano CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7987670 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature