Parathyroid Imaging: Application, Advances and Innovations (AMW)
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
The evolution of parathyroid surgery has realized an era during which parathyroid disorders are diagnosed earlier in the course of disease, accompanied by advances in technology which provide the capability for earlier definitive management of these disorders. Imaging protocols represent an important component of surgical management, both pre- and intraoperatively. This panel presentation will focus on the evaluation of contemporary imaging modalities and applications for parathyroid localization and identification available for the treatment of patients with hyperparathyroidism. The presentation will be structured in the form of presenters/discussants who will serve to present a comprehensive discussion of the various imaging modalities available for surgeons undertaking the management of hyperparathyroidism. Focus topics, concentrating on modalities and technology, will be individually presented by each participant. Case presentations which will serve to describe and highlight implementation of these modalities. The goal of this presentation is to familiarize otolaryngologists with the spectrum of imaging capabilities available for enhancing the conduct of parathyroid surgery. In doing so, the presentation aims to present a diverse and clinically practical panorama of modalities which may be selectively and appropriately implemented in the treatment of patients with hyperparathyroidism. Finally, this presentation will discuss, and value assess innovations and future directions in parathyroid imaging technology which represent the forefront in advanced localization and identification modalities.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0