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DCNN Developed for Detection and Assessing the Perfusion of PTG

Recruiting
Conditions
Thyroidectomy
Registration Number
NCT05869058
Lead Sponsor
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Brief Summary

Since the anatomical location and appearance of the parathyroid gland (PTG) vary, detection of the PTG and preserving the blood supply are among the difficulties encountered during a thyroidectomy procedure. We are planning to train a deep convolutional neural network based on a larger sample of endoscopic images to develop a model to assist surgeons in detection of PTG during endoscopic thyroidectomy. Furthermore, we would like to train a DCNN to predict blood perfusion based on endoscopic images comparing to indocyanine green fluorescence angiography as reference standard, and assess the performance of DCNN in predicting postoperative hypoparathyroidism.

Detailed Description

Since the anatomical location and appearance of the parathyroid gland (PTG) vary, detection of the PTG and preserving the blood supply are among the difficulties encountered during a thyroidectomy procedure. Resection of the PTG by mistake or interruption of the blood supply may lead to transient or permanent hypoparathyroidism, which would require short-term or lifelong calcium and/or vitamin D supplement. We are planning to train a deep convolutional neural network based on a larger sample of endoscopic images to develop a model to assist surgeons in detection of PTG during endoscopic thyroidectomy. Although several researchers indicated that indocyanine green fluorescence angiography could be used to assess the perfusion of the PTG intraoperatively, it may cause allergic reaction and need repetitive injection. Therefore, we would like to train a DCNN to predict blood perfusion based on endoscopic images comparing to indocyanine green fluorescence angiography as reference standard, and assess the performance of DCNN in predicting postoperative hypoparathyroidism. This research may lead to the development of endoscopic modules in PTG detection and PTG perfusion prediction to reduce postoperative hypoparathyroidism.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • The patients who undergo endoscopic thyroidectomy
Exclusion Criteria
  • hyperparathyroidism
  • hypoparathyroidism
  • neck surgery history
  • cervical radiotherapy history

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve3 years

Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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