Detectable depth of unexposed parathyroid glands using near-infrared autofluorescence imaging in thyroid surgery

BackgroundNear-infrared light can penetrate the fat or connective tissues overlying the parathyroid gland (PG), enabling early localization of the PG by near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) imaging. However, the depth at which the PG can be detected has not been reported. In this study, we investi...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Young Seok Han, Yikeun Kim, Hyoung Shin Lee, Yeongjoon Kim, Yeh-Chan Ahn, Kang Dae Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Subjects:	near-infrared autofluorescence parathyroid gland mapping depth thyroidectomy
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1170751/full