Label-free Intraoperative Parathyroid Localization With Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Imaging

2014174 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Melanie A. McWade · Vanderbilt University

Constantine Paras · Vanderbilt University

Lisa White · Saint Thomas - Rutherford Hospital

John E. Phay · The Ohio State University

Carmen C. Solórzano · Vanderbilt University

James T. Broome · Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital

Anita Mahadevan‐Jansen

Abstract

NIR fluorescence imaging represents a highly sensitive, real-time, label-free tool for parathyroid localization during surgery. The elegance and effectiveness of NIR autofluorescence imaging of the parathyroid gland makes it highly attractive for clinical application in endocrine surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 99, Issue 12, pp. 4574-4580

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2014-2503

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