Use of Near-Infrared Molecular Imaging For Localizing Visually Occult Parathyroid Glands in Ectopic Locations

JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Jul 1;147(7):669-671. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2021.0615.

Abstract

This proof-of-principle clinical trial examines use of intraoperative molecular imaging for localizing visually occult parathyroid glands in both anatomic and ectopic locations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choristoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indocyanine Green
  • Intraoperative Care
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molecular Imaging / methods*
  • Parathyroid Glands / diagnostic imaging*
  • Parathyroid Glands / surgery*
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Pennsylvania
  • Pilot Projects
  • Proof of Concept Study
  • Prospective Studies
  • Thyroidectomy

Substances

  • Indocyanine Green