Indocyanine green angiography identified 14.75% of devascularized parathyroids during thyroid cancer surgery. Patients with all four parathyroids evaluated by angiography had decreased rates of permanent hypoparathyroidism compared to those without. In fact, no patients in the indocyanine group developed permanent hypoparathyroidism. This method may help to prevent long-term hypoparathyroidism in individuals undergoing thyroid cancer surgery, showcasing its potential value in clinical practice.
Journal Article by Barreira CESR, Miranda AP, Peixoto TF and Pinheiro RN in J Surg Oncol
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