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Podcast: Stay Current in Pediatric Surgery
Episode: Update Course Rewind: Autofluorescence & ICG Angiography in Thyroid Surgery 2024
Description: In this 2024 Update Course Rewind session, pediatric surgeons Dr. Justin Huntington and Dr. Ben Ham explore the emerging use of autofluorescence and ICG angiography during thyroid surgery. These imaging technologies are helping identify and assess parathyroid gland perfusion, with the goal of reducing hypocalcemia and improving long-term outcomes—especially in pediatric patients.Classified as a Black Diamond (early adopter practice), this approach is still gaining traction in pediatric centers, but adult trials are already showing promise.Key Highlights:What is Autofluorescence? A no-injection technique that uses natural gland fluorescence to locate parathyroids during surgery.IC...