Does Fluorescence With or Without Indocyanine Green Improve Parathyroid Identification and Preservation

Description

The aim of this study is to determine if fluorescence with or without indocyanine green can facilitate safe and accurate thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Conditions

Parathyroid Dysfunction, Adenoma

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The aim of this study is to determine if fluorescence with or without indocyanine green can facilitate safe and accurate thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Does Fluorescence With or Without Indocyanine Green Improve Parathyroid Identification and Preservation

Does Fluorescence With or Without Indocyanine Green Improve Parathyroid Identification and Preservation

Condition
Parathyroid Dysfunction
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

UAB Callahan Eye, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35233

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * age greater than 18 years old
  • * Patients with iodine or shellfish allergies would be excluded.
  • * Patients with allergy to indocyanine green.
  • * Pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study

19 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Alabama at Birmingham,

Herbert Chen, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2025-05-01