EFFICACY OF METHYLENE BLUE DYE FOR INTRAOPERATIVE  IDENTIFICATION OF PARATHYROID GLANDS AND RECURRENT  LARYNGEAL NERVE DURING THYROIDECTOMY: A PROSPECTIVE  STUDY

Dr Chaitra D Y, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Nishan Bhoopathi Shetty

EFFICACY OF METHYLENE BLUE DYE FOR INTRAOPERATIVE IDENTIFICATION OF PARATHYROID GLANDS AND RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE DURING THYROIDECTOMY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Authors

Dr Chaitra D Y, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Nishan Bhoopathi Shetty

Keywords:

Thyroidectomy, Methylene blue, Parathyroid glands, Recurrent laryngeal nerve,Surgical complications,Hypocalcemia

Abstract

Background: Thyroidectomy carries risks ofinjury to parathyroid glands and the recurrentlaryngeal nerve (RLN). Methylene blue dye
has emerged as a potential aid for theintraoperativeidentification structures.ofthese

References

1. Biondi B, Kahaly GJ, Robertson RP. Thyroid Dysfunction and Diabetes Mellitus: Two Closely Associated Disorders. Endocr Rev. 2019 Jan 14;40(3):789-824.

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Published

2026-08-03

How to Cite

Dr Chaitra D Y, Dr Subhash Nadagouda, Dr Nishan Bhoopathi Shetty. (2026). EFFICACY OF METHYLENE BLUE DYE FOR INTRAOPERATIVE IDENTIFICATION OF PARATHYROID GLANDS AND RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE DURING THYROIDECTOMY: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 4200–4209. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/2998