Enhancing Parathyroid Gland Preservation in Total Thyroidectomy: Efficacy of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Probe (PTeye) Versus Visual Identification
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Enhancing Parathyroid Gland Preservation in Total Thyroidectomy: Efficacy of Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Probe (PTeye) Versus Visual Identification

A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that PTeye-guided near-infrared autofluorescence significantly improves identification and preservation of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy, reducing transient hypoparathyroidism, especially in surgeries performed by junior surgeons.
Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy
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Risk Factors and Management of Iatrogenic Hypercalcemia during Active Vitamin D Supplementation for Hypoparathyroidism Post-Total Thyroidectomy

Iatrogenic hypercalcemia complicates 14% of hypoparathyroidism cases post-total thyroidectomy, linked to low early postoperative parathyroid hormone and early vitamin D initiation. Careful supplementation and monitoring are vital in preventing severe outcomes.
Fiber-Based Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Enhances Parathyroid Identification in Endocrine Neck Surgery Without Reducing Hypoparathyroidism Risk
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Fiber-Based Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Enhances Parathyroid Identification in Endocrine Neck Surgery Without Reducing Hypoparathyroidism Risk

This multicenter randomized clinical trial demonstrates that fiber-based near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) enhances intraoperative parathyroid gland identification during thyroidectomy and bilateral parathyroidectomy without increasing hypoparathyroidism rates or operative time.