Endocrine Abstracts

Background/Aims: Post-operative hypoparathyroidism still remains a significant complication after thyroidectomy. Intraoperative imaging modalities, such as near infrared fluorescence by the use of indocyanine green (ICG), may assist to identify and preserve the parathyroid glands (PGs). The purpose of this study was to test the association between intra-operative ICG staining scoring system and 24-h post-operative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, as well as its capability of ...

PurposeIntraoperative imaging of parathyroid glands (PGs) has been developed in order to reduce the risk of unintentional parathyroidectomy during total thyroidectomy. This novel modality is based on their intrinsic characteristic of autofluorescence (AF) after near-infrared light exposure. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of this method on the risk of unintentional PG excision (total or partial) during total thyroidectomy.<p class="abs...