Assessing Intraoperative Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging of Parathyroid Glands in Relation to Total Thyroidectomy Patient Outcomes
Emmanuel A. Mannoh, Giju Thomas, Naira Baregamian, Sarah L. Rohde, Carmen C. Solórzano, Anita Mahadevan‐Jansen
Abstract
LSCI is a promising technique for assessing parathyroid gland vascularity. It has the potential to help reduce the incidence of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy by providing surgeons with additional information during surgery to aid in the preservation of parathyroid function.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineVascularitySpeckle patternParathyroid glandThyroidectomyParathyroid hormoneThyroidPerfusionParathyroidectomyRadiologyUrologyInternal medicineCalciumComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceThyroid and Parathyroid SurgeryThermoregulation and physiological responsesLaser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine