Blue spray may shield nerves during thyroid surgery
NCT ID NCT07395388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether spraying a blue dye called methylene blue onto tissues during thyroid surgery helps surgeons better see and protect the nerve that controls voice and the glands that regulate calcium. 136 adults with benign thyroid nodules took part. The goal was to reduce nerve injury and calcium problems after surgery.
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Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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